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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.07, 30,228.12 and 12,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.07, 30,228.12 and 12,266.19 is: 18,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.07 : 30,228.12 = 12,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.07/30,228.12 = 12,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.07x = 30,228.12 × 12,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.07x = 370,783,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,783,863.26/20,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.17

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