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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,563.76, 30,774.36 and 12,662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,563.76, 30,774.36 and 12,662.75 is: 18,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,563.76 : 30,774.36 = 12,662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,563.76/30,774.36 = 12,662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,563.76x = 30,774.36 × 12,662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,563.76x = 389,688,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,688,027.09/20,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.23

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