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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.24, 30,552.84 and 12,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.24, 30,552.84 and 12,057.36 is: 18,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.24 : 30,552.84 = 12,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.24/30,552.84 = 12,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.24x = 30,552.84 × 12,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.24x = 368,386,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,386,590.90/20,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.22

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