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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.40, 30,381.60 and 12,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.40, 30,381.60 and 12,867.20 is: 19,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.40 : 30,381.60 = 12,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.40/30,381.60 = 12,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.40x = 30,381.60 × 12,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.40x = 390,926,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,926,123.52/20,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.80

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