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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.57, 30,990.85 and 5,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.57, 30,990.85 and 5,867.56 is: 8,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.57 : 30,990.85 = 5,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.57/30,990.85 = 5,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.57x = 30,990.85 × 5,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.57x = 181,840,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,840,695.90/20,660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.34

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