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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,507.22, 30,720.87 and 12,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,507.22, 30,720.87 and 12,987.72 is: 19,456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,507.22 : 30,720.87 = 12,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,507.22/30,720.87 = 12,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,507.22x = 30,720.87 × 12,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,507.22x = 398,994,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,994,057.72/20,507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.27

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