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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,380.71, 30,573.79 and 8,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,380.71, 30,573.79 and 8,065.83 is: 12,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,380.71 : 30,573.79 = 8,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,380.71/30,573.79 = 8,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,380.71x = 30,573.79 × 8,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,380.71x = 246,602,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,602,992.60/20,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.82

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