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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.88, 30,433.93 and 12,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.88, 30,433.93 and 12,524.90 is: 18,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.88 : 30,433.93 = 12,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.88/30,433.93 = 12,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.88x = 30,433.93 × 12,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.88x = 381,181,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,181,746.38/20,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.12

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