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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.22, 30,673.89 and 12,144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.22, 30,673.89 and 12,144.33 is: 18,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.22 : 30,673.89 = 12,144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.22/30,673.89 = 12,144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.22x = 30,673.89 × 12,144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.22x = 372,513,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,513,842.54/20,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.96

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