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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,917.93, 31,298.47 and 12,453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,917.93, 31,298.47 and 12,453.47 is: 18,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,917.93 : 31,298.47 = 12,453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,917.93/31,298.47 = 12,453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,917.93x = 31,298.47 × 12,453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,917.93x = 389,774,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,774,494.92/20,917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.51

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