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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.31, 30,910.92 and 12,342.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.31, 30,910.92 and 12,342.85 is: 18,468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.31 : 30,910.92 = 12,342.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.31/30,910.92 = 12,342.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.31x = 30,910.92 × 12,342.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.31x = 381,528,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,528,848.92/20,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.54

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