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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,716.81, 28,591.19 and 12,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,716.81, 28,591.19 and 12,763.69 is: 17,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,716.81 : 28,591.19 = 12,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,716.81/28,591.19 = 12,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,716.81x = 28,591.19 × 12,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,716.81x = 364,929,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,929,085.89/20,716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,615.12

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