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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,130.60, 30,195.90 and 12,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,130.60, 30,195.90 and 12,646.20 is: 18,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,130.60 : 30,195.90 = 12,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,130.60/30,195.90 = 12,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,130.60x = 30,195.90 × 12,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,130.60x = 381,863,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,863,390.58/20,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.30

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