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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.19, 28,056.36 and 12,781.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.19, 28,056.36 and 12,781.31 is: 17,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.19 : 28,056.36 = 12,781.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.19/28,056.36 = 12,781.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.19x = 28,056.36 × 12,781.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.19x = 358,596,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,596,942.28/20,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,639.51

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