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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,785.80, 31,178.94 and 12,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,785.80, 31,178.94 and 12,015.40 is: 18,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,785.80 : 31,178.94 = 12,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,785.80/31,178.94 = 12,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,785.80x = 31,178.94 × 12,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,785.80x = 374,627,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,627,435.68/20,785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.24

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