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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,907.05, 31,388.40 and 12,148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,907.05, 31,388.40 and 12,148.25 is: 18,238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,907.05 : 31,388.40 = 12,148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,907.05/31,388.40 = 12,148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,907.05x = 31,388.40 × 12,148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,907.05x = 381,314,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,314,130.30/20,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.54

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