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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,867.71, 31,291.67 and 12,105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,867.71, 31,291.67 and 12,105.31 is: 18,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,867.71 : 31,291.67 = 12,105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,867.71/31,291.67 = 12,105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,867.71x = 31,291.67 × 12,105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,867.71x = 378,795,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,795,305.24/20,867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.22

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