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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,761.29, 28,650.58 and 12,808.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,761.29, 28,650.58 and 12,808.13 is: 17,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,761.29 : 28,650.58 = 12,808.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,761.29/28,650.58 = 12,808.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,761.29x = 28,650.58 × 12,808.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,761.29x = 366,960,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,960,392.82/20,761.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.22

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