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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,713.06, 28,586.01 and 12,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,713.06, 28,586.01 and 12,759.94 is: 17,609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,713.06 : 28,586.01 = 12,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,713.06/28,586.01 = 12,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,713.06x = 28,586.01 × 12,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,713.06x = 364,755,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,755,772.44/20,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.94

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