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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991, 31,454.76 and 12,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991, 31,454.76 and 12,661.76 is: 18,973.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991 : 31,454.76 = 12,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991/31,454.76 = 12,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991x = 31,454.76 × 12,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991x = 398,272,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,272,621.98/20,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,973.49

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