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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,856.69, 31,303.26 and 12,079.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,856.69, 31,303.26 and 12,079.53 is: 18,129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,856.69 : 31,303.26 = 12,079.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,856.69/31,303.26 = 12,079.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,856.69x = 31,303.26 × 12,079.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,856.69x = 378,128,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,128,668.27/20,856.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.85

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