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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.80, 30,347.70 and 13,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.80, 30,347.70 and 13,233.40 is: 19,850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.80 : 30,347.70 = 13,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.80/30,347.70 = 13,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.80x = 30,347.70 × 13,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.80x = 401,603,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,603,253.18/20,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.10

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