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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.70, 30,158.55 and 13,884.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.70, 30,158.55 and 13,884.90 is: 20,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.70 : 30,158.55 = 13,884.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.70/30,158.55 = 13,884.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.70x = 30,158.55 × 13,884.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.70x = 418,748,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,748,450.90/20,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.35

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