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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,193.20, 30,289.80 and 12,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,193.20, 30,289.80 and 12,830.30 is: 19,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,193.20 : 30,289.80 = 12,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,193.20/30,289.80 = 12,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,193.20x = 30,289.80 × 12,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,193.20x = 388,627,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,627,220.94/20,193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,245.45

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