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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.60, 30,297.90 and 12,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.60, 30,297.90 and 12,411.80 is: 18,617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.60 : 30,297.90 = 12,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.60/30,297.90 = 12,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.60x = 30,297.90 × 12,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.60x = 376,051,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,051,475.22/20,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.70

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