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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.81, 30,826.17 and 12,286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.81, 30,826.17 and 12,286.35 is: 18,383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.81 : 30,826.17 = 12,286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.81/30,826.17 = 12,286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.81x = 30,826.17 × 12,286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.81x = 378,741,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,741,052.35/20,601.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.87

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