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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.62, 30,163.32 and 12,324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.62, 30,163.32 and 12,324.12 is: 18,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.62 : 30,163.32 = 12,324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.62/30,163.32 = 12,324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.62x = 30,163.32 × 12,324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.62x = 371,736,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,736,375.28/20,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.30

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