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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,775.36, 28,677.37 and 12,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,775.36, 28,677.37 and 12,277.51 is: 16,947.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,775.36 : 28,677.37 = 12,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,775.36/28,677.37 = 12,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,775.36x = 28,677.37 × 12,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,775.36x = 352,086,696.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,086,696.95/20,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,947.33

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