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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.80, 30,332.70 and 13,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.80, 30,332.70 and 13,223.40 is: 19,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.80 : 30,332.70 = 13,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.80/30,332.70 = 13,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.80x = 30,332.70 × 13,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.80x = 401,101,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,101,425.18/20,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.10

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