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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,763.60, 31,145.40 and 12,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,763.60, 31,145.40 and 12,469.20 is: 18,703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,763.60 : 31,145.40 = 12,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,763.60/31,145.40 = 12,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,763.60x = 31,145.40 × 12,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,763.60x = 388,358,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,358,221.68/20,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.80

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