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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,133.96, 30,207.42 and 8,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,133.96, 30,207.42 and 8,444.04 is: 12,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,133.96 : 30,207.42 = 8,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,133.96/30,207.42 = 8,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,133.96x = 30,207.42 × 8,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,133.96x = 255,072,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,072,662.78/20,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.78

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