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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.70, 30,286.05 and 12,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.70, 30,286.05 and 12,827.80 is: 19,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.70 : 30,286.05 = 12,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.70/30,286.05 = 12,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.70x = 30,286.05 × 12,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.70x = 388,503,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,503,392.19/20,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.70

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