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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,264.55, 30,378.60 and 12,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,264.55, 30,378.60 and 12,865.20 is: 19,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264.55 : 30,378.60 = 12,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264.55/30,378.60 = 12,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264.55x = 30,378.60 × 12,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264.55x = 390,826,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,826,764.72/20,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.23

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