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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,665.55, 30,997.64 and 8,978.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,665.55, 30,997.64 and 8,978.77 is: 13,467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,665.55 : 30,997.64 = 8,978.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,665.55/30,997.64 = 8,978.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,665.55x = 30,997.64 × 8,978.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,665.55x = 278,320,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,320,741.30/20,665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.86

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