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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,185.70, 30,206.55 and 12,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,185.70, 30,206.55 and 12,793.70 is: 19,144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,185.70 : 30,206.55 = 12,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,185.70/30,206.55 = 12,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,185.70x = 30,206.55 × 12,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,185.70x = 386,453,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,453,538.74/20,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.92

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