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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,926.80, 31,390.20 and 12,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,926.80, 31,390.20 and 12,171.60 is: 18,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,926.80 : 31,390.20 = 12,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,926.80/31,390.20 = 12,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,926.80x = 31,390.20 × 12,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,926.80x = 382,068,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,068,958.32/20,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.40

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