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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,498.04, 30,708.18 and 12,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,498.04, 30,708.18 and 12,160.44 is: 18,217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,498.04 : 30,708.18 = 12,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,498.04/30,708.18 = 12,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,498.04x = 30,708.18 × 12,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,498.04x = 373,424,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,424,980.40/20,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.59

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