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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.80, 30,271.95 and 13,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.80, 30,271.95 and 13,974.30 is: 20,972.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.80 : 30,271.95 = 13,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.80/30,271.95 = 13,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.80x = 30,271.95 × 13,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.80x = 423,029,310.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,029,310.89/20,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.36

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