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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,758.96, 28,651.08 and 12,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,758.96, 28,651.08 and 12,376 is: 17,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,758.96 : 28,651.08 = 12,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,758.96/28,651.08 = 12,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,758.96x = 28,651.08 × 12,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,758.96x = 354,585,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,585,766.08/20,758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,081.09

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