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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,907.91, 31,377.95 and 12,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,907.91, 31,377.95 and 12,148.97 is: 18,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,907.91 : 31,377.95 = 12,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,907.91/31,377.95 = 12,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,907.91x = 31,377.95 × 12,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,907.91x = 381,209,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,209,712.47/20,907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.80

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