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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.63, 30,300.32 and 13,993.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.63, 30,300.32 and 13,993.21 is: 21,000.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.63 : 30,300.32 = 13,993.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.63/30,300.32 = 13,993.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.63x = 30,300.32 × 13,993.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.63x = 423,998,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,998,740.83/20,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.82

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