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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,244.16, 30,406.26 and 12,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,244.16, 30,406.26 and 12,255.08 is: 18,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,244.16 : 30,406.26 = 12,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,244.16/30,406.26 = 12,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,244.16x = 30,406.26 × 12,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,244.16x = 372,631,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,631,148.80/20,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.85

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