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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,553.06, 30,828.93 and 8,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,553.06, 30,828.93 and 8,703.68 is: 13,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,553.06 : 30,828.93 = 8,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,553.06/30,828.93 = 8,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,553.06x = 30,828.93 × 8,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,553.06x = 268,324,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,324,954.68/20,553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.23

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