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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,955.96, 31,424.22 and 12,193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,955.96, 31,424.22 and 12,193.38 is: 18,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,955.96 : 31,424.22 = 12,193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,955.96/31,424.22 = 12,193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,955.96x = 31,424.22 × 12,193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,955.96x = 383,167,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,167,455.66/20,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.41

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