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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.70, 30,401.55 and 12,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.70, 30,401.55 and 12,904.80 is: 19,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.70 : 30,401.55 = 12,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.70/30,401.55 = 12,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.70x = 30,401.55 × 12,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.70x = 392,325,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,325,922.44/20,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.20

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