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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.60, 30,183.90 and 11,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.60, 30,183.90 and 11,806.60 is: 17,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.60 : 30,183.90 = 11,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.60/30,183.90 = 11,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.60x = 30,183.90 × 11,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.60x = 356,369,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,369,233.74/20,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,709.90

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