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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,397.78, 28,155.96 and 12,856.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,397.78, 28,155.96 and 12,856.82 is: 17,746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,397.78 : 28,155.96 = 12,856.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,397.78/28,155.96 = 12,856.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,397.78x = 28,155.96 × 12,856.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,397.78x = 361,995,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,995,968.87/20,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,746.83

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