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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,477.10, 30,715.65 and 12,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,477.10, 30,715.65 and 12,701.10 is: 19,051.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,477.10 : 30,715.65 = 12,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,477.10/30,715.65 = 12,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,477.10x = 30,715.65 × 12,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,477.10x = 390,122,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,122,542.22/20,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,051.65

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