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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,862.67, 31,252.32 and 12,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,862.67, 31,252.32 and 12,538.18 is: 18,782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,862.67 : 31,252.32 = 12,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,862.67/31,252.32 = 12,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,862.67x = 31,252.32 × 12,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,862.67x = 391,847,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,847,213.58/20,862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.22

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