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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,442.65, 30,602.86 and 12,520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,442.65, 30,602.86 and 12,520.22 is: 18,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,442.65 : 30,602.86 = 12,520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,442.65/30,602.86 = 12,520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,442.65x = 30,602.86 × 12,520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,442.65x = 383,154,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,154,355.51/20,442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,742.90

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