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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,407.88, 30,621.18 and 12,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,407.88, 30,621.18 and 12,104.36 is: 18,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,407.88 : 30,621.18 = 12,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,407.88/30,621.18 = 12,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,407.88x = 30,621.18 × 12,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,407.88x = 370,649,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,649,786.34/20,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.09

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