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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.42, 30,826.34 and 12,193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.42, 30,826.34 and 12,193.92 is: 18,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.42 : 30,826.34 = 12,193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.42/30,826.34 = 12,193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.42x = 30,826.34 × 12,193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.42x = 375,893,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,893,923.85/20,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,325.19

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