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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,113.60, 30,170.40 and 12,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,113.60, 30,170.40 and 12,240.40 is: 18,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,113.60 : 30,170.40 = 12,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,113.60/30,170.40 = 12,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,113.60x = 30,170.40 × 12,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,113.60x = 369,297,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,297,764.16/20,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.60

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