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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,561.76, 30,771.36 and 12,660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,561.76, 30,771.36 and 12,660.75 is: 18,947.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,561.76 : 30,771.36 = 12,660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,561.76/30,771.36 = 12,660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,561.76x = 30,771.36 × 12,660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,561.76x = 389,588,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,588,496.12/20,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.23

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