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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,382.69, 30,571.98 and 5,593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,382.69, 30,571.98 and 5,593.09 is: 8,389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,382.69 : 30,571.98 = 5,593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,382.69/30,571.98 = 5,593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,382.69x = 30,571.98 × 5,593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,382.69x = 170,991,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,991,835.62/20,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.07

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