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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.98, 30,447.78 and 12,422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.98, 30,447.78 and 12,422.25 is: 18,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.98 : 30,447.78 = 12,422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.98/30,447.78 = 12,422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.98x = 30,447.78 × 12,422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.98x = 378,229,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,229,935.11/20,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.45

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