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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.98, 30,267 and 12,751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.98, 30,267 and 12,751.92 is: 19,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.98 : 30,267 = 12,751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.98/30,267 = 12,751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.98x = 30,267 × 12,751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.98x = 385,962,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,962,362.64/20,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.18

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