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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.31, 30,989.43 and 8,973.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.31, 30,989.43 and 8,973.75 is: 13,458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.31 : 30,989.43 = 8,973.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.31/30,989.43 = 8,973.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.31x = 30,989.43 × 8,973.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.31x = 278,091,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,091,397.46/20,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.22

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