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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,898.98, 31,383.62 and 13,019.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,898.98, 31,383.62 and 13,019.92 is: 19,551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,898.98 : 31,383.62 = 13,019.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,898.98/31,383.62 = 13,019.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,898.98x = 31,383.62 × 13,019.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,898.98x = 408,612,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,612,221.71/20,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,551.78

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