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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,421.45, 28,178.29 and 12,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,421.45, 28,178.29 and 12,763.82 is: 17,611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,421.45 : 28,178.29 = 12,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,421.45/28,178.29 = 12,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,421.45x = 28,178.29 × 12,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,421.45x = 359,662,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,662,448.67/20,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.99

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