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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,958.80, 31,391.76 and 12,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,958.80, 31,391.76 and 12,171.92 is: 18,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,958.80 : 31,391.76 = 12,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,958.80/31,391.76 = 12,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,958.80x = 31,391.76 × 12,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,958.80x = 382,097,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,097,991.38/20,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.91

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