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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.98, 30,926.74 and 8,770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.98, 30,926.74 and 8,770.07 is: 13,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.98 : 30,926.74 = 8,770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.98/30,926.74 = 8,770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.98x = 30,926.74 × 8,770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.98x = 271,229,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,229,674.67/20,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.39

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