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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.61, 31,003.73 and 8,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.61, 31,003.73 and 8,982.84 is: 13,473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.61 : 31,003.73 = 8,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.61/31,003.73 = 8,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.61x = 31,003.73 × 8,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.61x = 278,501,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,501,501.08/20,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.96

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