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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.72, 30,247.32 and 12,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.72, 30,247.32 and 12,380.24 is: 18,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.72 : 30,247.32 = 12,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.72/30,247.32 = 12,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.72x = 30,247.32 × 12,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.72x = 374,469,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,469,080.96/20,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.35

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