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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.60, 30,165.30 and 12,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.60, 30,165.30 and 12,372.60 is: 18,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.60 : 30,165.30 = 12,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.60/30,165.30 = 12,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.60x = 30,165.30 × 12,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.60x = 373,223,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,223,190.78/20,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,523.53

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