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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.80, 30,184.20 and 13,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.80, 30,184.20 and 13,124.40 is: 19,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.80 : 30,184.20 = 13,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.80/30,184.20 = 13,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.80x = 30,184.20 × 13,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.80x = 396,149,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,149,514.48/20,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.60

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