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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.34, 30,952.89 and 8,941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.34, 30,952.89 and 8,941.74 is: 13,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.34 : 30,952.89 = 8,941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.34/30,952.89 = 8,941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.34x = 30,952.89 × 8,941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.34x = 276,772,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,772,694.63/20,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.76

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