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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.70, 30,221.55 and 19,571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.70, 30,221.55 and 19,571.70 is: 29,357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.70 : 30,221.55 = 19,571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.70/30,221.55 = 19,571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.70x = 30,221.55 × 19,571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.70x = 591,487,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,487,110.14/20,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,357.55

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