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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,881.03, 31,279.82 and 12,556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,881.03, 31,279.82 and 12,556.47 is: 18,809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,881.03 : 31,279.82 = 12,556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,881.03/31,279.82 = 12,556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,881.03x = 31,279.82 × 12,556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,881.03x = 392,764,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,764,246.58/20,881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.62

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