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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.85, 28,565.45 and 12,739.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.85, 28,565.45 and 12,739.77 is: 17,570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.85 : 28,565.45 = 12,739.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.85/28,565.45 = 12,739.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.85x = 28,565.45 × 12,739.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.85x = 363,917,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,917,262.95/20,711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.49

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