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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,780.85, 28,670.85 and 12,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,780.85, 28,670.85 and 12,283.23 is: 16,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,780.85 : 28,670.85 = 12,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,780.85/28,670.85 = 12,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,780.85x = 28,670.85 × 12,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,780.85x = 352,170,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,170,644.85/20,780.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,946.88

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