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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,773.60, 31,160.40 and 12,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,773.60, 31,160.40 and 12,479.20 is: 18,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,773.60 : 31,160.40 = 12,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,773.60/31,160.40 = 12,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,773.60x = 31,160.40 × 12,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,773.60x = 388,856,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,856,863.68/20,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.80

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