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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,790.69, 28,683.02 and 12,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,790.69, 28,683.02 and 12,819.08 is: 17,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,790.69 : 28,683.02 = 12,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,790.69/28,683.02 = 12,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,790.69x = 28,683.02 × 12,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,790.69x = 367,689,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,689,720.51/20,790.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.31

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