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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.60, 30,228.90 and 12,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.60, 30,228.90 and 12,365.80 is: 18,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.60 : 30,228.90 = 12,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.60/30,228.90 = 12,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.60x = 30,228.90 × 12,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.60x = 373,804,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,804,531.62/20,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.70

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