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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.04, 30,706.68 and 12,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.04, 30,706.68 and 12,159.44 is: 18,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.04 : 30,706.68 = 12,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.04/30,706.68 = 12,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.04x = 30,706.68 × 12,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.04x = 373,376,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,376,033.06/20,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,216.10

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