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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.77, 30,436.16 and 8,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.77, 30,436.16 and 8,609.90 is: 12,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.77 : 30,436.16 = 8,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.77/30,436.16 = 8,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.77x = 30,436.16 × 8,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.77x = 262,052,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,052,098.75/20,295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.66

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