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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,799.08, 31,169.44 and 13,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,799.08, 31,169.44 and 13,859 is: 20,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,799.08 : 31,169.44 = 13,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,799.08/31,169.44 = 13,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,799.08x = 31,169.44 × 13,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,799.08x = 431,977,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,977,268.96/20,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.06

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