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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,383.92, 28,117.88 and 12,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,383.92, 28,117.88 and 12,818.28 is: 17,681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,383.92 : 28,117.88 = 12,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,383.92/28,117.88 = 12,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,383.92x = 28,117.88 × 12,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,383.92x = 360,422,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,422,858.85/20,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.72

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