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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.80, 30,865.84 and 8,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.80, 30,865.84 and 8,728.32 is: 13,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.80 : 30,865.84 = 8,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.80/30,865.84 = 8,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.80x = 30,865.84 × 8,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.80x = 269,406,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,406,928.59/20,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.12

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