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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.12, 30,994.94 and 5,872.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.12, 30,994.94 and 5,872.03 is: 8,808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.12 : 30,994.94 = 5,872.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.12/30,994.94 = 5,872.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.12x = 30,994.94 × 5,872.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.12x = 182,003,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,003,154.72/20,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.11

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