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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,885.40, 31,251.24 and 12,570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,885.40, 31,251.24 and 12,570.48 is: 18,809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,885.40 : 31,251.24 = 12,570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,885.40/31,251.24 = 12,570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,885.40x = 31,251.24 × 12,570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,885.40x = 392,843,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,843,087.40/20,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.46

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