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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.30, 30,257.55 and 13,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.30, 30,257.55 and 13,659.30 is: 20,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.30 : 30,257.55 = 13,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.30/30,257.55 = 13,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.30x = 30,257.55 × 13,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.30x = 413,296,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,296,952.72/20,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.70

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