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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,498.76, 30,757.86 and 12,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,498.76, 30,757.86 and 12,195.18 is: 18,298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,498.76 : 30,757.86 = 12,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,498.76/30,757.86 = 12,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,498.76x = 30,757.86 × 12,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,498.76x = 375,097,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,097,639.11/20,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.55

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