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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,139.90, 30,209.85 and 12,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,139.90, 30,209.85 and 12,266.70 is: 18,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,139.90 : 30,209.85 = 12,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,139.90/30,209.85 = 12,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,139.90x = 30,209.85 × 12,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,139.90x = 370,575,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,575,167.00/20,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,400.05

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