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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.40, 28,041.84 and 12,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.40, 28,041.84 and 12,764.12 is: 17,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.40 : 28,041.84 = 12,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.40/28,041.84 = 12,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.40x = 28,041.84 × 12,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.40x = 357,929,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,929,410.78/20,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.09

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