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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,380.19, 28,112.71 and 12,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,380.19, 28,112.71 and 12,814.53 is: 17,676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,380.19 : 28,112.71 = 12,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,380.19/28,112.71 = 12,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,380.19x = 28,112.71 × 12,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,380.19x = 360,251,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,251,025.11/20,380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,676.53

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