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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,229.80, 30,344.70 and 13,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,229.80, 30,344.70 and 13,231.40 is: 19,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,229.80 : 30,344.70 = 13,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,229.80/30,344.70 = 13,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,229.80x = 30,344.70 × 13,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,229.80x = 401,502,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,502,863.58/20,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.10

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