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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,297.79, 30,404.16 and 12,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,297.79, 30,404.16 and 12,898.44 is: 19,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,297.79 : 30,404.16 = 12,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,297.79/30,404.16 = 12,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,297.79x = 30,404.16 × 12,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,297.79x = 392,166,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,166,233.51/20,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.64

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