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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.20, 30,250.80 and 12,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.20, 30,250.80 and 12,804.30 is: 19,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.20 : 30,250.80 = 12,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.20/30,250.80 = 12,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.20x = 30,250.80 × 12,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.20x = 387,340,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,340,318.44/20,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,206.45

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