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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,909.40, 31,380.20 and 12,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,909.40, 31,380.20 and 12,150.48 is: 18,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,909.40 : 31,380.20 = 12,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,909.40/31,380.20 = 12,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,909.40x = 31,380.20 × 12,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,909.40x = 381,284,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,284,492.50/20,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.08

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