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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.38, 30,839.34 and 12,653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.38, 30,839.34 and 12,653.58 is: 18,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.38 : 30,839.34 = 12,653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.38/30,839.34 = 12,653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.38x = 30,839.34 × 12,653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.38x = 390,228,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,228,055.84/20,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.47

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