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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,083.72, 30,131.87 and 12,087.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,083.72, 30,131.87 and 12,087.21 is: 18,134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,083.72 : 30,131.87 = 12,087.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,083.72/30,131.87 = 12,087.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,083.72x = 30,131.87 × 12,087.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,083.72x = 364,210,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,210,240.38/20,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.61

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