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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,771.12, 31,163.97 and 12,970.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,771.12, 31,163.97 and 12,970.82 is: 19,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,771.12 : 31,163.97 = 12,970.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,771.12/31,163.97 = 12,970.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,771.12x = 31,163.97 × 12,970.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,771.12x = 404,222,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,222,245.36/20,771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.78

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