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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.70, 30,218.55 and 12,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.70, 30,218.55 and 12,782.80 is: 19,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.70 : 30,218.55 = 12,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.70/30,218.55 = 12,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.70x = 30,218.55 × 12,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.70x = 386,277,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,277,680.94/20,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,174.20

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