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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,723.76, 31,085.81 and 12,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,723.76, 31,085.81 and 12,849.19 is: 19,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,723.76 : 31,085.81 = 12,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,723.76/31,085.81 = 12,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,723.76x = 31,085.81 × 12,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,723.76x = 399,427,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,427,478.99/20,723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.89

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