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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,297.70, 30,425.90 and 13,724.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,297.70, 30,425.90 and 13,724.55 is: 20,572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,297.70 : 30,425.90 = 13,724.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,297.70/30,425.90 = 13,724.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,297.70x = 30,425.90 × 13,724.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,297.70x = 417,581,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,581,717.22/20,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.86

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