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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,137.08, 30,190.62 and 12,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,137.08, 30,190.62 and 12,241.20 is: 18,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,137.08 : 30,190.62 = 12,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,137.08/30,190.62 = 12,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,137.08x = 30,190.62 × 12,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,137.08x = 369,569,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,569,417.54/20,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.68

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