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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,555.68, 30,821.04 and 8,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,555.68, 30,821.04 and 8,060.74 is: 12,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,555.68 : 30,821.04 = 8,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,555.68/30,821.04 = 8,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,555.68x = 30,821.04 × 8,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,555.68x = 248,440,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,440,389.97/20,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.22

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