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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.60, 29,998.80 and 12,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.60, 29,998.80 and 12,592.80 is: 18,886.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.60 : 29,998.80 = 12,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.60/29,998.80 = 12,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.60x = 29,998.80 × 12,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.60x = 377,768,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,768,888.64/20,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.93

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