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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,751.60, 31,159.80 and 12,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,751.60, 31,159.80 and 12,003.60 is: 18,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,751.60 : 31,159.80 = 12,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,751.60/31,159.80 = 12,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,751.60x = 31,159.80 × 12,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,751.60x = 374,029,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,029,775.28/20,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.14

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