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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,024.08, 30,035.71 and 5,984.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,024.08, 30,035.71 and 5,984.15 is: 8,976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,024.08 : 30,035.71 = 5,984.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,024.08/30,035.71 = 5,984.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,024.08x = 30,035.71 × 5,984.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,024.08x = 179,738,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,738,194.00/20,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.10

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