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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,465.08, 30,691.12 and 8,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,465.08, 30,691.12 and 8,775.16 is: 13,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,465.08 : 30,691.12 = 8,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,465.08/30,691.12 = 8,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,465.08x = 30,691.12 × 8,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,465.08x = 269,319,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,319,488.58/20,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.95

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