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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,436.80, 30,654.98 and 12,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,436.80, 30,654.98 and 12,110.81 is: 18,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,436.80 : 30,654.98 = 12,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,436.80/30,654.98 = 12,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,436.80x = 30,654.98 × 12,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,436.80x = 371,256,424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,256,424.50/20,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.08

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