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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,398.28, 30,593.78 and 12,980.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,398.28, 30,593.78 and 12,980.72 is: 19,468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,398.28 : 30,593.78 = 12,980.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,398.28/30,593.78 = 12,980.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,398.28x = 30,593.78 × 12,980.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,398.28x = 397,129,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,129,291.92/20,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.76

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