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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,905.16, 31,366.51 and 13,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,905.16, 31,366.51 and 13,014.27 is: 19,526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,905.16 : 31,366.51 = 13,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,905.16/31,366.51 = 13,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,905.16x = 31,366.51 × 13,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,905.16x = 408,212,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,212,197.56/20,905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.87

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