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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,910.91, 31,325.35 and 12,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,910.91, 31,325.35 and 12,127.37 is: 18,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,910.91 : 31,325.35 = 12,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,910.91/31,325.35 = 12,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,910.91x = 31,325.35 × 12,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,910.91x = 379,894,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,894,109.83/20,910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.27

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