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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,207.60, 30,311.40 and 12,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,207.60, 30,311.40 and 12,334.40 is: 18,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,207.60 : 30,311.40 = 12,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,207.60/30,311.40 = 12,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,207.60x = 30,311.40 × 12,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,207.60x = 373,872,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,872,932.16/20,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.60

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