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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,369.96, 30,544.52 and 8,520.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,369.96, 30,544.52 and 8,520.53 is: 12,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,369.96 : 30,544.52 = 8,520.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,369.96/30,544.52 = 8,520.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,369.96x = 30,544.52 × 8,520.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,369.96x = 260,255,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,255,303.67/20,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.43

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