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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.40, 30,255.60 and 13,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.40, 30,255.60 and 13,560.80 is: 20,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.40 : 30,255.60 = 13,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.40/30,255.60 = 13,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.40x = 30,255.60 × 13,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.40x = 410,290,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,290,140.48/20,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.20

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