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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,682.80, 30,987.60 and 19,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,682.80, 30,987.60 and 19,997.60 is: 29,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,682.80 : 30,987.60 = 19,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,682.80/30,987.60 = 19,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,682.80x = 30,987.60 × 19,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,682.80x = 619,677,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,677,629.76/20,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,961.01

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