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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,015.84, 30,014.64 and 8,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,015.84, 30,014.64 and 8,322.08 is: 12,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,015.84 : 30,014.64 = 8,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,015.84/30,014.64 = 8,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,015.84x = 30,014.64 × 8,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,015.84x = 249,784,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,784,235.25/20,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.33

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