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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.72, 30,955.02 and 8,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.72, 30,955.02 and 8,949.64 is: 13,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.72 : 30,955.02 = 8,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.72/30,955.02 = 8,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.72x = 30,955.02 × 8,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.72x = 277,036,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,036,285.19/20,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.08

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