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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,272.20, 30,408.30 and 12,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,272.20, 30,408.30 and 12,909.30 is: 19,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,272.20 : 30,408.30 = 12,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,272.20/30,408.30 = 12,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,272.20x = 30,408.30 × 12,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,272.20x = 392,549,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,549,867.19/20,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.95

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