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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.90, 30,286.35 and 12,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.90, 30,286.35 and 12,803.70 is: 19,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.90 : 30,286.35 = 12,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.90/30,286.35 = 12,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.90x = 30,286.35 × 12,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.90x = 387,777,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,777,339.50/20,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,205.55

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