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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,923.43, 31,390.61 and 12,150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,923.43, 31,390.61 and 12,150.81 is: 18,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,923.43 : 31,390.61 = 12,150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,923.43/31,390.61 = 12,150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,923.43x = 31,390.61 × 12,150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,923.43x = 381,421,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,421,277.14/20,923.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.39

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