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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.40, 30,284.70 and 13,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.40, 30,284.70 and 13,277.80 is: 19,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.40 : 30,284.70 = 13,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.40/30,284.70 = 13,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.40x = 30,284.70 × 13,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.40x = 402,114,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,114,189.66/20,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.41

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