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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,115.80, 30,173.70 and 13,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,115.80, 30,173.70 and 13,117.40 is: 19,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,115.80 : 30,173.70 = 13,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,115.80/30,173.70 = 13,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,115.80x = 30,173.70 × 13,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,115.80x = 395,800,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,800,492.38/20,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.10

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