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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,783.79, 28,679.77 and 12,828.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,783.79, 28,679.77 and 12,828.58 is: 17,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,783.79 : 28,679.77 = 12,828.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,783.79/28,679.77 = 12,828.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,783.79x = 28,679.77 × 12,828.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,783.79x = 367,920,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,920,668.16/20,783.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,702.29

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