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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.56, 30,902.28 and 12,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.56, 30,902.28 and 12,337.10 is: 18,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.56 : 30,902.28 = 12,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.56/30,902.28 = 12,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.56x = 30,902.28 × 12,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.56x = 381,244,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,244,518.59/20,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.92

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