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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,380.68, 30,580.04 and 12,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,380.68, 30,580.04 and 12,983.24 is: 19,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,380.68 : 30,580.04 = 12,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,380.68/30,580.04 = 12,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,380.68x = 30,580.04 × 12,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,380.68x = 397,027,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,027,998.53/20,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.61

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