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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,513.92, 28,308.54 and 12,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,513.92, 28,308.54 and 12,964.30 is: 17,890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,513.92 : 28,308.54 = 12,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,513.92/28,308.54 = 12,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,513.92x = 28,308.54 × 12,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,513.92x = 367,000,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,000,405.12/20,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.31

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