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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,515.61, 30,761.10 and 8,020.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,515.61, 30,761.10 and 8,020.74 is: 12,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,515.61 : 30,761.10 = 8,020.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,515.61/30,761.10 = 8,020.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,515.61x = 30,761.10 × 8,020.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,515.61x = 246,726,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,726,727.54/20,515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.29

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