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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,509.84, 28,290.44 and 12,942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,509.84, 28,290.44 and 12,942.82 is: 17,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,509.84 : 28,290.44 = 12,942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,509.84/28,290.44 = 12,942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,509.84x = 28,290.44 × 12,942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,509.84x = 366,158,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,158,034.27/20,509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.80

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