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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.23, 30,981.58 and 12,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.23, 30,981.58 and 12,341.63 is: 18,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.23 : 30,981.58 = 12,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.23/30,981.58 = 12,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.23x = 30,981.58 × 12,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.23x = 382,363,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,363,197.18/20,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.38

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