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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,023.20, 30,002.40 and 12,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,023.20, 30,002.40 and 12,614.40 is: 18,901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,023.20 : 30,002.40 = 12,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,023.20/30,002.40 = 12,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,023.20x = 30,002.40 × 12,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,023.20x = 378,462,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,462,274.56/20,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.19

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