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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,513.44, 30,778.80 and 12,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,513.44, 30,778.80 and 12,209.44 is: 18,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,513.44 : 30,778.80 = 12,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,513.44/30,778.80 = 12,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,513.44x = 30,778.80 × 12,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,513.44x = 375,791,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,791,911.87/20,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.30

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