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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.10, 30,259.05 and 12,435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.10, 30,259.05 and 12,435.10 is: 18,617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.10 : 30,259.05 = 12,435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.10/30,259.05 = 12,435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.10x = 30,259.05 × 12,435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.10x = 376,274,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,274,312.66/20,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.21

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