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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.79, 28,793.01 and 12,904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.79, 28,793.01 and 12,904.92 is: 17,808.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.79 : 28,793.01 = 12,904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.79/28,793.01 = 12,904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.79x = 28,793.01 × 12,904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.79x = 371,571,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,571,490.61/20,864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,808.54

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