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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.54, 31,188.18 and 13,315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.54, 31,188.18 and 13,315.39 is: 19,959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.54 : 31,188.18 = 13,315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.54/31,188.18 = 13,315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.54x = 31,188.18 × 13,315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.54x = 415,282,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,282,780.09/20,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.24

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