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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.70, 30,173.55 and 12,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.70, 30,173.55 and 12,771.70 is: 19,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.70 : 30,173.55 = 12,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.70/30,173.55 = 12,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.70x = 30,173.55 × 12,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.70x = 385,367,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,367,528.54/20,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.95

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