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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.70, 30,557.55 and 8,686.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.70, 30,557.55 and 8,686.10 is: 13,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.70 : 30,557.55 = 8,686.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.70/30,557.55 = 8,686.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.70x = 30,557.55 × 8,686.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.70x = 265,425,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,425,935.06/20,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.15

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