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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.60, 30,163.80 and 12,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.60, 30,163.80 and 12,702.80 is: 19,051.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.60 : 30,163.80 = 12,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.60/30,163.80 = 12,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.60x = 30,163.80 × 12,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.60x = 383,164,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,164,718.64/20,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,051.93

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