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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,452.88, 30,671.76 and 12,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,452.88, 30,671.76 and 12,134.72 is: 18,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,452.88 : 30,671.76 = 12,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,452.88/30,671.76 = 12,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,452.88x = 30,671.76 × 12,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,452.88x = 372,193,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,193,219.51/20,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.59

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