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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,201.70, 30,230.55 and 12,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,201.70, 30,230.55 and 12,809.70 is: 19,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,201.70 : 30,230.55 = 12,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,201.70/30,230.55 = 12,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,201.70x = 30,230.55 × 12,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,201.70x = 387,244,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,244,276.34/20,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.90

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