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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.10, 29,947.05 and 12,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.10, 29,947.05 and 12,227.10 is: 18,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.10 : 29,947.05 = 12,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.10/29,947.05 = 12,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.10x = 29,947.05 × 12,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.10x = 366,165,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,165,575.06/20,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.44

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