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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,860.73, 28,779.53 and 12,889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,860.73, 28,779.53 and 12,889.11 is: 17,781.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,860.73 : 28,779.53 = 12,889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,860.73/28,779.53 = 12,889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,860.73x = 28,779.53 × 12,889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,860.73x = 370,942,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,942,527.92/20,860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,781.86

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