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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.90, 30,160.35 and 12,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.90, 30,160.35 and 12,233.70 is: 18,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.90 : 30,160.35 = 12,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.90/30,160.35 = 12,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.90x = 30,160.35 × 12,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.90x = 368,972,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,972,673.80/20,106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.55

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