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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,460.60, 30,711.96 and 12,687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,460.60, 30,711.96 and 12,687.84 is: 19,044.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,460.60 : 30,711.96 = 12,687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,460.60/30,711.96 = 12,687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,460.60x = 30,711.96 × 12,687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,460.60x = 389,668,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,668,434.57/20,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.82

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