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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,228.41, 31,838.52 and 20,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,228.41, 31,838.52 and 20,174.74 is: 30,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,228.41 : 31,838.52 = 20,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,228.41/31,838.52 = 20,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,228.41x = 31,838.52 × 20,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,228.41x = 642,333,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,333,703.79/21,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,258.21

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