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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.08, 30,207.03 and 8,896.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.08, 30,207.03 and 8,896.42 is: 13,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.08 : 30,207.03 = 8,896.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.08/30,207.03 = 8,896.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.08x = 30,207.03 × 8,896.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.08x = 268,734,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,734,425.83/20,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.31

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