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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,571.48, 30,833.82 and 12,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,571.48, 30,833.82 and 12,785.64 is: 19,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,571.48 : 30,833.82 = 12,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,571.48/30,833.82 = 12,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,571.48x = 30,833.82 × 12,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,571.48x = 394,230,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,230,122.34/20,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.92

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