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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.70, 30,002.55 and 12,582.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.70, 30,002.55 and 12,582.10 is: 18,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.70 : 30,002.55 = 12,582.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.70/30,002.55 = 12,582.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.70x = 30,002.55 × 12,582.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.70x = 377,495,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,495,084.36/20,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.15

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