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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,860.41, 28,786.32 and 12,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,860.41, 28,786.32 and 12,372.15 is: 17,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,860.41 : 28,786.32 = 12,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,860.41/28,786.32 = 12,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,860.41x = 28,786.32 × 12,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,860.41x = 356,148,668.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,148,668.99/20,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,072.95

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