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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,598.63, 30,897.96 and 5,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,598.63, 30,897.96 and 5,016.12 is: 7,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,598.63 : 30,897.96 = 5,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,598.63/30,897.96 = 5,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,598.63x = 30,897.96 × 5,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,598.63x = 154,987,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,987,875.12/20,598.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.18

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