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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.40, 30,285.60 and 12,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.40, 30,285.60 and 12,803.20 is: 19,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.40 : 30,285.60 = 12,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.40/30,285.60 = 12,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.40x = 30,285.60 × 12,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.40x = 387,752,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,752,593.92/20,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.80

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