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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.40, 30,266.10 and 12,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.40, 30,266.10 and 12,790.20 is: 19,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.40 : 30,266.10 = 12,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.40/30,266.10 = 12,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.40x = 30,266.10 × 12,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.40x = 387,109,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,109,472.22/20,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.30

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