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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,157.60, 30,178.80 and 12,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,157.60, 30,178.80 and 12,381.60 is: 18,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,157.60 : 30,178.80 = 12,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,157.60/30,178.80 = 12,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,157.60x = 30,178.80 × 12,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,157.60x = 373,661,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,661,830.08/20,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.02

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