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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.06, 30,889.89 and 13,188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.06, 30,889.89 and 13,188.69 is: 19,755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.06 : 30,889.89 = 13,188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.06/30,889.89 = 13,188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.06x = 30,889.89 × 13,188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.06x = 407,397,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,397,183.34/20,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.41

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