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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,484.41, 30,727.22 and 8,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,484.41, 30,727.22 and 8,003.93 is: 12,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,484.41 : 30,727.22 = 8,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,484.41/30,727.22 = 8,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,484.41x = 30,727.22 × 8,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,484.41x = 245,938,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,938,517.97/20,484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.13

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