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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.60, 30,250.80 and 12,760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.60, 30,250.80 and 12,760.80 is: 19,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.60 : 30,250.80 = 12,760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.60/30,250.80 = 12,760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.60x = 30,250.80 × 12,760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.60x = 386,024,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,024,408.64/20,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.92

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