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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,812.48, 28,719.01 and 12,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,812.48, 28,719.01 and 12,314.96 is: 16,993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,812.48 : 28,719.01 = 12,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,812.48/28,719.01 = 12,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,812.48x = 28,719.01 × 12,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,812.48x = 353,673,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,673,369.61/20,812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.33

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