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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,771.47, 28,674.92 and 12,818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,771.47, 28,674.92 and 12,818.08 is: 17,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,771.47 : 28,674.92 = 12,818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,771.47/28,674.92 = 12,818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,771.47x = 28,674.92 × 12,818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,771.47x = 367,557,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,557,418.55/20,771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,695.30

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