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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,598.59, 30,895.76 and 13,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,598.59, 30,895.76 and 13,977.60 is: 20,964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,598.59 : 30,895.76 = 13,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,598.59/30,895.76 = 13,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,598.59x = 30,895.76 × 13,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,598.59x = 431,848,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,848,574.98/20,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.96

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