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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,243.16, 30,392.64 and 13,987.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,243.16, 30,392.64 and 13,987.68 is: 21,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,243.16 : 30,392.64 = 13,987.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,243.16/30,392.64 = 13,987.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,243.16x = 30,392.64 × 13,987.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,243.16x = 425,122,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,122,522.68/20,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.80

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