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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.10, 30,094.26 and 8,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.10, 30,094.26 and 8,975.88 is: 13,459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.10 : 30,094.26 = 8,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.10/30,094.26 = 8,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.10x = 30,094.26 × 8,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.10x = 270,122,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,122,466.45/20,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.62

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