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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.95, 30,402.27 and 13,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.95, 30,402.27 and 13,708.80 is: 20,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.95 : 30,402.27 = 13,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.95/30,402.27 = 13,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.95x = 30,402.27 × 13,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.95x = 416,778,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,778,638.98/20,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.24

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