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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.22, 30,087.73 and 5,828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.22, 30,087.73 and 5,828.74 is: 8,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.22 : 30,087.73 = 5,828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.22/30,087.73 = 5,828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.22x = 30,087.73 × 5,828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.22x = 175,373,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,373,482.66/20,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.04

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