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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.84, 30,923.52 and 12,820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.84, 30,923.52 and 12,820.96 is: 19,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.84 : 30,923.52 = 12,820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.84/30,923.52 = 12,820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.84x = 30,923.52 × 12,820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.84x = 396,469,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,469,212.98/20,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.65

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