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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.56, 30,117.60 and 13,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.56, 30,117.60 and 13,158 is: 19,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.56 : 30,117.60 = 13,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.56/30,117.60 = 13,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.56x = 30,117.60 × 13,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.56x = 396,287,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,287,380.80/20,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.32

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