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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.44, 30,757.53 and 12,192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.44, 30,757.53 and 12,192.56 is: 18,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.44 : 30,757.53 = 12,192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.44/30,757.53 = 12,192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.44x = 30,757.53 × 12,192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.44x = 375,013,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,013,029.98/20,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.12

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