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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,458.40, 30,687.60 and 12,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,458.40, 30,687.60 and 12,585.20 is: 18,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,458.40 : 30,687.60 = 12,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,458.40/30,687.60 = 12,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,458.40x = 30,687.60 × 12,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,458.40x = 386,209,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,209,583.52/20,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.80

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