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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,076.60, 30,097.97 and 12,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,076.60, 30,097.97 and 12,664.72 is: 18,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,076.60 : 30,097.97 = 12,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,076.60/30,097.97 = 12,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,076.60x = 30,097.97 × 12,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,076.60x = 381,182,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,182,224.05/20,076.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.39

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