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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,870.79, 28,801.29 and 12,910.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,870.79, 28,801.29 and 12,910.92 is: 17,816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,870.79 : 28,801.29 = 12,910.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,870.79/28,801.29 = 12,910.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,870.79x = 28,801.29 × 12,910.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,870.79x = 371,851,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,851,151.09/20,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,816.82

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