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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.37, 30,767.02 and 8,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.37, 30,767.02 and 8,022.64 is: 12,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.37 : 30,767.02 = 8,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.37/30,767.02 = 8,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.37x = 30,767.02 × 8,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.37x = 246,832,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,832,725.33/20,511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.95

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