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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,783.05, 28,671.48 and 12,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,783.05, 28,671.48 and 12,717.08 is: 17,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,783.05 : 28,671.48 = 12,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,783.05/28,671.48 = 12,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,783.05x = 28,671.48 × 12,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,783.05x = 364,617,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,617,507.25/20,783.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.98

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