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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.80, 30,221.70 and 13,149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.80, 30,221.70 and 13,149.40 is: 19,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.80 : 30,221.70 = 13,149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.80/30,221.70 = 13,149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.80x = 30,221.70 × 13,149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.80x = 397,397,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,397,221.98/20,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.10

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