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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.70, 30,170.55 and 12,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.70, 30,170.55 and 12,769.70 is: 19,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.70 : 30,170.55 = 12,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.70/30,170.55 = 12,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.70x = 30,170.55 × 12,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.70x = 385,268,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,268,872.34/20,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,108.95

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