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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052, 30,070.56 and 8,947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052, 30,070.56 and 8,947.68 is: 13,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052 : 30,070.56 = 8,947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052/30,070.56 = 8,947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052x = 30,070.56 × 8,947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052x = 269,061,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,061,748.30/20,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.20

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