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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,476.72, 28,275.42 and 12,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,476.72, 28,275.42 and 12,936.16 is: 17,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,476.72 : 28,275.42 = 12,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,476.72/28,275.42 = 12,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,476.72x = 28,275.42 × 12,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,476.72x = 365,775,357.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,775,357.19/20,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,862.99

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