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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.60, 30,399.90 and 12,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.60, 30,399.90 and 12,490.60 is: 18,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.60 : 30,399.90 = 12,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.60/30,399.90 = 12,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.60x = 30,399.90 × 12,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.60x = 379,712,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,712,990.94/20,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.90

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