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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,475.72, 30,707.04 and 7,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,475.72, 30,707.04 and 7,992.72 is: 11,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,475.72 : 30,707.04 = 7,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,475.72/30,707.04 = 7,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,475.72x = 30,707.04 × 7,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,475.72x = 245,432,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,432,772.75/20,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.53

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