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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.95, 30,977.01 and 8,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.95, 30,977.01 and 8,967.36 is: 13,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.95 : 30,977.01 = 8,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.95/30,977.01 = 8,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.95x = 30,977.01 × 8,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.95x = 277,782,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,782,000.39/20,662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.48

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