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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.70, 30,256.05 and 12,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.70, 30,256.05 and 12,807.80 is: 19,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.70 : 30,256.05 = 12,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.70/30,256.05 = 12,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.70x = 30,256.05 × 12,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.70x = 387,513,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,513,437.19/20,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.70

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