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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,963.67, 31,440.21 and 12,532.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,963.67, 31,440.21 and 12,532.59 is: 18,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,963.67 : 31,440.21 = 12,532.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,963.67/31,440.21 = 12,532.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,963.67x = 31,440.21 × 12,532.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,963.67x = 394,027,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,027,261.44/20,963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.72

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