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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,769.84, 28,668.33 and 12,273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,769.84, 28,668.33 and 12,273.39 is: 16,940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,769.84 : 28,668.33 = 12,273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,769.84/28,668.33 = 12,273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,769.84x = 28,668.33 × 12,273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,769.84x = 351,857,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,857,594.74/20,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.79

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