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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,383.55, 28,117.38 and 12,817.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,383.55, 28,117.38 and 12,817.90 is: 17,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,383.55 : 28,117.38 = 12,817.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,383.55/28,117.38 = 12,817.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,383.55x = 28,117.38 × 12,817.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,383.55x = 360,405,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,405,765.10/20,383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.21

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