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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,315.77, 28,034.65 and 12,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,315.77, 28,034.65 and 12,759.69 is: 17,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,315.77 : 28,034.65 = 12,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,315.77/28,034.65 = 12,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,315.77x = 28,034.65 × 12,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,315.77x = 357,713,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,713,443.26/20,315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.67

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