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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.70, 30,169.05 and 12,768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.70, 30,169.05 and 12,768.70 is: 19,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.70 : 30,169.05 = 12,768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.70/30,169.05 = 12,768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.70x = 30,169.05 × 12,768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.70x = 385,219,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,219,548.74/20,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,107.45

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