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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,070, 30,111.30 and 8,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,070, 30,111.30 and 8,986.14 is: 13,482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,070 : 30,111.30 = 8,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,070/30,111.30 = 8,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,070x = 30,111.30 × 8,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,070x = 270,584,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,584,357.38/20,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.03

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