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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.70, 30,277.05 and 12,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.70, 30,277.05 and 12,821.80 is: 19,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.70 : 30,277.05 = 12,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.70/30,277.05 = 12,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.70x = 30,277.05 × 12,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.70x = 388,206,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,206,279.69/20,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,232.70

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