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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,861.96, 28,788.66 and 12,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,861.96, 28,788.66 and 12,483.08 is: 17,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,861.96 : 28,788.66 = 12,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,861.96/28,788.66 = 12,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,861.96x = 28,788.66 × 12,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,861.96x = 359,371,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,371,145.87/20,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.14

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