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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.90, 30,227.85 and 12,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.90, 30,227.85 and 12,764.70 is: 19,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.90 : 30,227.85 = 12,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.90/30,227.85 = 12,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.90x = 30,227.85 × 12,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.90x = 385,849,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,849,436.90/20,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.05

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