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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,740.32, 28,622.16 and 12,787.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,740.32, 28,622.16 and 12,787.74 is: 17,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,740.32 : 28,622.16 = 12,787.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,740.32/28,622.16 = 12,787.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,740.32x = 28,622.16 × 12,787.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,740.32x = 366,012,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,012,740.32/20,740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.40

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