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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,436.96, 28,194.84 and 12,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,436.96, 28,194.84 and 12,881.28 is: 17,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,436.96 : 28,194.84 = 12,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,436.96/28,194.84 = 12,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,436.96x = 28,194.84 × 12,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,436.96x = 363,185,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,185,628.60/20,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.02

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