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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,805.61, 31,216.30 and 12,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,805.61, 31,216.30 and 12,491.44 is: 18,741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,805.61 : 31,216.30 = 12,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,805.61/31,216.30 = 12,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,805.61x = 31,216.30 × 12,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,805.61x = 389,936,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,936,538.47/20,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.89

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