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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.60, 30,274.70 and 13,976.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.60, 30,274.70 and 13,976.10 is: 20,975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.60 : 30,274.70 = 13,976.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.60/30,274.70 = 13,976.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.60x = 30,274.70 × 13,976.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.60x = 423,122,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,122,234.67/20,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.10

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