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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.23, 31,443.98 and 8,505.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.23, 31,443.98 and 8,505.87 is: 12,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.23 : 31,443.98 = 8,505.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.23/31,443.98 = 8,505.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.23x = 31,443.98 × 8,505.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.23x = 267,458,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,458,406.16/20,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.94

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