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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.20, 30,222.30 and 12,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.20, 30,222.30 and 12,785.30 is: 19,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.20 : 30,222.30 = 12,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.20/30,222.30 = 12,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.20x = 30,222.30 × 12,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.20x = 386,401,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,401,172.19/20,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.95

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