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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,196.90, 30,295.35 and 12,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,196.90, 30,295.35 and 12,809.70 is: 19,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,196.90 : 30,295.35 = 12,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,196.90/30,295.35 = 12,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,196.90x = 30,295.35 × 12,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,196.90x = 388,074,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,074,344.90/20,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.55

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