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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.80, 30,230.70 and 12,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.80, 30,230.70 and 12,376.20 is: 18,556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.80 : 30,230.70 = 12,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.80/30,230.70 = 12,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.80x = 30,230.70 × 12,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.80x = 374,141,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,141,189.34/20,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.93

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