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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,070.59, 30,099.69 and 13,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,070.59, 30,099.69 and 13,870.44 is: 20,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,070.59 : 30,099.69 = 13,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,070.59/30,099.69 = 13,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,070.59x = 30,099.69 × 13,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,070.59x = 417,495,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,495,944.16/20,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.38

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