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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,905.65, 31,363.94 and 12,132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,905.65, 31,363.94 and 12,132.13 is: 18,201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,905.65 : 31,363.94 = 12,132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,905.65/31,363.94 = 12,132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,905.65x = 31,363.94 × 12,132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,905.65x = 380,511,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,511,397.39/20,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.37

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