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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.20, 31,004.70 and 13,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.20, 31,004.70 and 13,282.60 is: 19,933.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.20 : 31,004.70 = 13,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.20/31,004.70 = 13,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.20x = 31,004.70 × 13,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.20x = 411,823,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,823,028.22/20,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.16

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