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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.84, 30,200.32 and 12,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.84, 30,200.32 and 12,348.24 is: 18,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.84 : 30,200.32 = 12,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.84/30,200.32 = 12,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.84x = 30,200.32 × 12,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.84x = 372,920,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,920,799.44/20,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.87

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