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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,226.60, 30,339.90 and 13,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,226.60, 30,339.90 and 13,228.20 is: 19,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,226.60 : 30,339.90 = 13,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,226.60/30,339.90 = 13,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,226.60x = 30,339.90 × 13,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,226.60x = 401,342,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,342,265.18/20,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.30

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