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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.80, 30,422.70 and 13,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.80, 30,422.70 and 13,283.40 is: 19,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.80 : 30,422.70 = 13,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.80/30,422.70 = 13,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.80x = 30,422.70 × 13,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.80x = 404,116,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,116,893.18/20,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.10

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