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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.76, 30,235.20 and 13,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.76, 30,235.20 and 13,581.24 is: 20,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.76 : 30,235.20 = 13,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.76/30,235.20 = 13,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.76x = 30,235.20 × 13,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.76x = 410,631,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,631,507.65/20,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.77

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