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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.70, 30,979.63 and 8,969.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.70, 30,979.63 and 8,969.11 is: 13,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.70 : 30,979.63 = 8,969.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.70/30,979.63 = 8,969.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.70x = 30,979.63 × 8,969.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.70x = 277,859,709.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,859,709.23/20,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.10

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