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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,333.97, 30,497.82 and 5,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,333.97, 30,497.82 and 5,544.08 is: 8,315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,333.97 : 30,497.82 = 5,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,333.97/30,497.82 = 5,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,333.97x = 30,497.82 × 5,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,333.97x = 169,082,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,082,294.99/20,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.26

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