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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.61, 31,182.11 and 12,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.61, 31,182.11 and 12,034.67 is: 18,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.61 : 31,182.11 = 12,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.61/31,182.11 = 12,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.61x = 31,182.11 × 12,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.61x = 375,266,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,266,343.58/20,793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.20

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