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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,142.60, 30,213.90 and 12,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,142.60, 30,213.90 and 12,658.20 is: 18,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,142.60 : 30,213.90 = 12,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,142.60/30,213.90 = 12,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,142.60x = 30,213.90 × 12,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,142.60x = 382,453,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,453,588.98/20,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.30

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