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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,356.92, 28,106.25 and 12,711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,356.92, 28,106.25 and 12,711.84 is: 17,550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,356.92 : 28,106.25 = 12,711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,356.92/28,106.25 = 12,711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,356.92x = 28,106.25 × 12,711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,356.92x = 357,282,153
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,282,153/20,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,550.89

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