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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.74, 28,711.05 and 12,309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.74, 28,711.05 and 12,309.18 is: 16,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.74 : 28,711.05 = 12,309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.74/28,711.05 = 12,309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.74x = 28,711.05 × 12,309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.74x = 353,409,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,409,482.44/20,806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.34

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