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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,602.81, 30,827.66 and 12,287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,602.81, 30,827.66 and 12,287.35 is: 18,385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,602.81 : 30,827.66 = 12,287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,602.81/30,827.66 = 12,287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,602.81x = 30,827.66 × 12,287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,602.81x = 378,790,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,790,248.10/20,602.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.37

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