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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,139.80, 30,209.70 and 13,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,139.80, 30,209.70 and 13,141.40 is: 19,712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,139.80 : 30,209.70 = 13,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,139.80/30,209.70 = 13,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,139.80x = 30,209.70 × 13,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,139.80x = 396,997,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,997,751.58/20,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.10

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