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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,777.40, 31,166.10 and 12,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,777.40, 31,166.10 and 12,007.80 is: 18,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,777.40 : 31,166.10 = 12,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,777.40/31,166.10 = 12,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,777.40x = 31,166.10 × 12,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,777.40x = 374,236,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,236,295.58/20,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.70

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