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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,676.79, 30,976.12 and 12,218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,676.79, 30,976.12 and 12,218.07 is: 18,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,676.79 : 30,976.12 = 12,218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,676.79/30,976.12 = 12,218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,676.79x = 30,976.12 × 12,218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,676.79x = 378,468,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,468,272.56/20,676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.01

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