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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.16, 28,023.78 and 12,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.16, 28,023.78 and 12,753.60 is: 17,611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.16 : 28,023.78 = 12,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.16/28,023.78 = 12,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.16x = 28,023.78 × 12,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.16x = 357,404,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,404,080.61/20,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.18

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