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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,745.95, 28,628.19 and 12,790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,745.95, 28,628.19 and 12,790.73 is: 17,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,745.95 : 28,628.19 = 12,790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,745.95/28,628.19 = 12,790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,745.95x = 28,628.19 × 12,790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,745.95x = 366,175,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,175,520.25/20,745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.46

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