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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.97, 30,922.81 and 12,719.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.97, 30,922.81 and 12,719.99 is: 19,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.97 : 30,922.81 = 12,719.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.97/30,922.81 = 12,719.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.97x = 30,922.81 × 12,719.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.97x = 393,337,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,337,777.09/20,615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.28

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