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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,878.80, 31,276.43 and 12,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,878.80, 31,276.43 and 12,554.22 is: 18,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,878.80 : 31,276.43 = 12,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,878.80/31,276.43 = 12,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,878.80x = 31,276.43 × 12,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,878.80x = 392,651,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,651,284.63/20,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.22

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