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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.62, 30,741.57 and 5,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.62, 30,741.57 and 5,707.02 is: 8,559.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.62 : 30,741.57 = 5,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.62/30,741.57 = 5,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.62x = 30,741.57 × 5,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.62x = 175,442,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,442,754.82/20,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.18

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