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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,458.80, 28,223.90 and 12,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,458.80, 28,223.90 and 12,899.88 is: 17,796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,458.80 : 28,223.90 = 12,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,458.80/28,223.90 = 12,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,458.80x = 28,223.90 × 12,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,458.80x = 364,084,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,084,923.13/20,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,796.01

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