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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,999.20, 31,498.80 and 13,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,999.20, 31,498.80 and 13,563.40 is: 20,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,999.20 : 31,498.80 = 13,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,999.20/31,498.80 = 13,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,999.20x = 31,498.80 × 13,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,999.20x = 427,230,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,230,823.92/20,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.10

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