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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.42, 30,829.34 and 12,195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.42, 30,829.34 and 12,195.93 is: 18,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.42 : 30,829.34 = 12,195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.42/30,829.34 = 12,195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.42x = 30,829.34 × 12,195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.42x = 375,992,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,992,472.59/20,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.20

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