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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,645.46, 30,957.84 and 12,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,645.46, 30,957.84 and 12,220.62 is: 18,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,645.46 : 30,957.84 = 12,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,645.46/30,957.84 = 12,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,645.46x = 30,957.84 × 12,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,645.46x = 378,323,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,323,998.66/20,645.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.80

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