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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.04, 30,996.84 and 8,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.04, 30,996.84 and 8,183.52 is: 12,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.04 : 30,996.84 = 8,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.04/30,996.84 = 8,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.04x = 30,996.84 × 8,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.04x = 253,663,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,663,260.08/20,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.97

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