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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,594.94, 30,886.68 and 10,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,594.94, 30,886.68 and 10,059.24 is: 15,086.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,594.94 : 30,886.68 = 10,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,594.94/30,886.68 = 10,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,594.94x = 30,886.68 × 10,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,594.94x = 310,696,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,696,526.92/20,594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,086.06

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