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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.74, 28,664.28 and 12,812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.74, 28,664.28 and 12,812.76 is: 17,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.74 : 28,664.28 = 12,812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.74/28,664.28 = 12,812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.74x = 28,664.28 × 12,812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.74x = 367,268,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,268,540.21/20,770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.02

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