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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,128.80, 30,158.94 and 13,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,128.80, 30,158.94 and 13,098.12 is: 19,624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,128.80 : 30,158.94 = 13,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,128.80/30,158.94 = 13,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,128.80x = 30,158.94 × 13,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,128.80x = 395,025,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,025,415.19/20,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.89

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