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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.10, 30,221.55 and 12,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.10, 30,221.55 and 12,741.30 is: 19,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.10 : 30,221.55 = 12,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.10/30,221.55 = 12,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.10x = 30,221.55 × 12,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.10x = 385,061,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,061,835.02/20,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,109.67

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