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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,237.70, 30,320.10 and 12,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,237.70, 30,320.10 and 12,437.40 is: 18,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,237.70 : 30,320.10 = 12,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,237.70/30,320.10 = 12,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,237.70x = 30,320.10 × 12,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,237.70x = 377,103,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,103,211.74/20,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.70

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