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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,443.70, 30,665.55 and 8,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,443.70, 30,665.55 and 8,758.10 is: 13,137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,443.70 : 30,665.55 = 8,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,443.70/30,665.55 = 8,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,443.70x = 30,665.55 × 8,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,443.70x = 268,571,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,571,953.46/20,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,137.15

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