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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.80, 30,159.36 and 13,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.80, 30,159.36 and 13,194.24 is: 19,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.80 : 30,159.36 = 13,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.80/30,159.36 = 13,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.80x = 30,159.36 × 13,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.80x = 397,929,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,929,834.09/20,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.40

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