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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.80, 30,215.70 and 19,798.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.80, 30,215.70 and 19,798.20 is: 29,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.80 : 30,215.70 = 19,798.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.80/30,215.70 = 19,798.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.80x = 30,215.70 × 19,798.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.80x = 598,216,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,216,471.74/20,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,697.30

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