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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,479.60, 30,735.60 and 8,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,479.60, 30,735.60 and 8,005.60 is: 12,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,479.60 : 30,735.60 = 8,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,479.60/30,735.60 = 8,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,479.60x = 30,735.60 × 8,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,479.60x = 246,056,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,056,919.36/20,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.73

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