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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,611.68, 30,925.68 and 8,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,611.68, 30,925.68 and 8,933.12 is: 13,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,611.68 : 30,925.68 = 8,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,611.68/30,925.68 = 8,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,611.68x = 30,925.68 × 8,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,611.68x = 276,262,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,262,810.52/20,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.22

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