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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.62, 31,005.23 and 8,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.62, 31,005.23 and 8,983.84 is: 13,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.62 : 31,005.23 = 8,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.62/31,005.23 = 8,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.62x = 31,005.23 × 8,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.62x = 278,546,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,546,025.48/20,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.46

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