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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.80, 28,778.56 and 12,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.80, 28,778.56 and 12,910.80 is: 17,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.80 : 28,778.56 = 12,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.80/28,778.56 = 12,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.80x = 28,778.56 × 12,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.80x = 371,554,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,554,232.45/20,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,807.71

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