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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,451.17, 30,666.94 and 12,132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,451.17, 30,666.94 and 12,132.27 is: 18,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,451.17 : 30,666.94 = 12,132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,451.17/30,666.94 = 12,132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,451.17x = 30,666.94 × 12,132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,451.17x = 372,059,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,059,565.82/20,451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.58

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