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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,767.60, 31,151.40 and 12,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,767.60, 31,151.40 and 12,473.20 is: 18,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,767.60 : 31,151.40 = 12,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,767.60/31,151.40 = 12,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,767.60x = 31,151.40 × 12,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,767.60x = 388,557,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,557,642.48/20,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.80

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