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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.70, 30,190.05 and 12,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.70, 30,190.05 and 12,707.10 is: 19,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.70 : 30,190.05 = 12,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.70/30,190.05 = 12,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.70x = 30,190.05 × 12,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.70x = 383,627,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,627,984.36/20,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,060.65

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