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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,865.06, 31,255.85 and 12,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,865.06, 31,255.85 and 12,540.56 is: 18,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,865.06 : 31,255.85 = 12,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,865.06/31,255.85 = 12,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,865.06x = 31,255.85 × 12,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,865.06x = 391,965,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,965,737.35/20,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.75

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