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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.13, 30,886.40 and 13,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.13, 30,886.40 and 13,177 is: 19,797.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.13 : 30,886.40 = 13,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.13/30,886.40 = 13,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.13x = 30,886.40 × 13,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.13x = 406,990,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,990,092.80/20,558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.04

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