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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.80, 30,268.20 and 12,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.80, 30,268.20 and 12,401.20 is: 18,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.80 : 30,268.20 = 12,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.80/30,268.20 = 12,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.80x = 30,268.20 × 12,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.80x = 375,362,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,362,001.84/20,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.43

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