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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,205.20, 30,307.80 and 13,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,205.20, 30,307.80 and 13,984.40 is: 20,976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,205.20 : 30,307.80 = 13,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,205.20/30,307.80 = 13,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,205.20x = 30,307.80 × 13,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,205.20x = 423,836,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,836,398.32/20,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.60

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