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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.40, 30,218.10 and 13,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.40, 30,218.10 and 13,803.10 is: 20,704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.40 : 30,218.10 = 13,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.40/30,218.10 = 13,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.40x = 30,218.10 × 13,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.40x = 417,103,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,103,456.11/20,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.65

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