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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.65, 30,219.98 and 12,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.65, 30,219.98 and 12,759.45 is: 19,139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.65 : 30,219.98 = 12,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.65/30,219.98 = 12,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.65x = 30,219.98 × 12,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.65x = 385,590,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,590,260.01/20,146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.18

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