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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.31, 30,127.73 and 13,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.31, 30,127.73 and 13,164.75 is: 19,721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.31 : 30,127.73 = 13,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.31/30,127.73 = 13,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.31x = 30,127.73 × 13,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.31x = 396,623,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,623,967.69/20,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.44

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