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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.29, 28,096.54 and 12,813.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.29, 28,096.54 and 12,813.39 is: 17,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.29 : 28,096.54 = 12,813.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.29/28,096.54 = 12,813.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.29x = 28,096.54 × 12,813.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.29x = 360,011,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,011,892.64/20,376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.17

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