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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,905.94, 31,367.68 and 13,015.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,905.94, 31,367.68 and 13,015.05 is: 19,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,905.94 : 31,367.68 = 13,015.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,905.94/31,367.68 = 13,015.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,905.94x = 31,367.68 × 13,015.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,905.94x = 408,251,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,251,923.58/20,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,528.04

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