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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,554.72, 30,832.08 and 13,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,554.72, 30,832.08 and 13,162.66 is: 19,743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,554.72 : 30,832.08 = 13,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,554.72/30,832.08 = 13,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,554.72x = 30,832.08 × 13,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,554.72x = 405,832,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,832,186.13/20,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.99

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