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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.10, 30,999.15 and 12,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.10, 30,999.15 and 12,371.70 is: 18,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.10 : 30,999.15 = 12,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.10/30,999.15 = 12,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.10x = 30,999.15 × 12,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.10x = 383,512,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,512,184.06/20,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.55

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