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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,452.12, 30,717.08 and 12,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,452.12, 30,717.08 and 12,715 is: 19,096.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,452.12 : 30,717.08 = 12,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,452.12/30,717.08 = 12,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,452.12x = 30,717.08 × 12,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,452.12x = 390,567,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,567,672.20/20,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,096.68

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