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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,036.52, 30,057.51 and 8,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,036.52, 30,057.51 and 8,347 is: 12,521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,036.52 : 30,057.51 = 8,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,036.52/30,057.51 = 8,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,036.52x = 30,057.51 × 8,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,036.52x = 250,890,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,890,035.97/20,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.64

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