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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,145.80, 30,206.70 and 12,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,145.80, 30,206.70 and 12,360.20 is: 18,532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,145.80 : 30,206.70 = 12,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,145.80/30,206.70 = 12,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,145.80x = 30,206.70 × 12,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,145.80x = 373,360,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,360,853.34/20,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.94

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