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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.20, 30,214.80 and 19,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.20, 30,214.80 and 19,997.40 is: 29,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.20 : 30,214.80 = 19,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.20/30,214.80 = 19,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.20x = 30,214.80 × 19,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.20x = 604,217,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,217,441.52/20,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,996.10

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