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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,924.22, 31,386.26 and 13,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,924.22, 31,386.26 and 13,138.50 is: 19,707.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,924.22 : 31,386.26 = 13,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,924.22/31,386.26 = 13,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,924.22x = 31,386.26 × 13,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,924.22x = 412,368,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,368,377.01/20,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.71

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