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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,659.92, 30,989.70 and 8,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,659.92, 30,989.70 and 8,981.52 is: 13,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,659.92 : 30,989.70 = 8,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,659.92/30,989.70 = 8,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,659.92x = 30,989.70 × 8,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,659.92x = 278,334,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,334,610.34/20,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.20

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