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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.40, 30,258.60 and 12,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.40, 30,258.60 and 12,785.20 is: 19,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.40 : 30,258.60 = 12,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.40/30,258.60 = 12,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.40x = 30,258.60 × 12,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.40x = 386,862,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,862,252.72/20,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.80

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