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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,205.40, 30,308.10 and 12,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,205.40, 30,308.10 and 12,818.20 is: 19,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,205.40 : 30,308.10 = 12,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,205.40/30,308.10 = 12,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,205.40x = 30,308.10 × 12,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,205.40x = 388,495,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,495,287.42/20,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.30

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