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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.35, 30,263.45 and 12,761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.35, 30,263.45 and 12,761.61 is: 19,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.35 : 30,263.45 = 12,761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.35/30,263.45 = 12,761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.35x = 30,263.45 × 12,761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.35x = 386,210,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,210,282.35/20,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.27

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