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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,114.06, 30,131.85 and 13,167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,114.06, 30,131.85 and 13,167.50 is: 19,725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,114.06 : 30,131.85 = 13,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,114.06/30,131.85 = 13,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,114.06x = 30,131.85 × 13,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,114.06x = 396,761,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,761,134.88/20,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.56

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