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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.78, 30,982.65 and 8,969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.78, 30,982.65 and 8,969.34 is: 13,451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.78 : 30,982.65 = 8,969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.78/30,982.65 = 8,969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.78x = 30,982.65 × 8,969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.78x = 277,893,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,893,921.95/20,658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.61

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