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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,018.37, 30,036.89 and 8,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,018.37, 30,036.89 and 8,923.90 is: 13,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,018.37 : 30,036.89 = 8,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,018.37/30,036.89 = 8,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,018.37x = 30,036.89 × 8,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,018.37x = 268,046,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,046,202.67/20,018.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.01

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