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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,447.80, 30,714.90 and 19,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,447.80, 30,714.90 and 19,713.40 is: 29,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,447.80 : 30,714.90 = 19,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,447.80/30,714.90 = 19,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,447.80x = 30,714.90 × 19,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,447.80x = 605,495,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,495,109.66/20,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,611.75

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