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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,777.52, 28,671.84 and 12,820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,777.52, 28,671.84 and 12,820.32 is: 17,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,777.52 : 28,671.84 = 12,820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,777.52/28,671.84 = 12,820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,777.52x = 28,671.84 × 12,820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,777.52x = 367,582,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,582,163.79/20,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.34

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