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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.70, 30,206.10 and 12,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.70, 30,206.10 and 12,361.40 is: 18,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.70 : 30,206.10 = 12,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.70/30,206.10 = 12,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.70x = 30,206.10 × 12,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.70x = 373,389,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,389,684.54/20,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.75

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