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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,136.70, 30,168.60 and 12,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,136.70, 30,168.60 and 12,336.40 is: 18,482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,136.70 : 30,168.60 = 12,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,136.70/30,168.60 = 12,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,136.70x = 30,168.60 × 12,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,136.70x = 372,171,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,171,917.04/20,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.27

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