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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,097.36, 30,146.04 and 13,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,097.36, 30,146.04 and 13,170.24 is: 19,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,097.36 : 30,146.04 = 13,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,097.36/30,146.04 = 13,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,097.36x = 30,146.04 × 13,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,097.36x = 397,030,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,030,581.85/20,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.36

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