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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.60, 30,279.90 and 12,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.60, 30,279.90 and 12,399.80 is: 18,599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.60 : 30,279.90 = 12,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.60/30,279.90 = 12,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.60x = 30,279.90 × 12,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.60x = 375,464,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,464,704.02/20,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.70

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