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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.60, 30,007.80 and 12,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.60, 30,007.80 and 12,598.80 is: 18,895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.60 : 30,007.80 = 12,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.60/30,007.80 = 12,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.60x = 30,007.80 × 12,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.60x = 378,062,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,062,270.64/20,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.93

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