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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,858.16, 28,784.68 and 12,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,858.16, 28,784.68 and 12,900.24 is: 17,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,858.16 : 28,784.68 = 12,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,858.16/28,784.68 = 12,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,858.16x = 28,784.68 × 12,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,858.16x = 371,329,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,329,280.32/20,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,802.59

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