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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.20, 30,168.30 and 12,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.20, 30,168.30 and 12,768.20 is: 19,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.20 : 30,168.30 = 12,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.20/30,168.30 = 12,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.20x = 30,168.30 × 12,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.20x = 385,194,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,194,888.06/20,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.70

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