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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.60, 30,295.71 and 13,990.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.60, 30,295.71 and 13,990.10 is: 20,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.60 : 30,295.71 = 13,990.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.60/30,295.71 = 13,990.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.60x = 30,295.71 × 13,990.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.60x = 423,839,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,839,860.99/20,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.10

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