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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,065.23, 30,083.13 and 12,279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,065.23, 30,083.13 and 12,279.51 is: 18,410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,065.23 : 30,083.13 = 12,279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,065.23/30,083.13 = 12,279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,065.23x = 30,083.13 × 12,279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,065.23x = 369,406,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,406,095.67/20,065.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.26

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