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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,872.96, 28,803.78 and 12,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,872.96, 28,803.78 and 12,494.08 is: 17,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,872.96 : 28,803.78 = 12,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,872.96/28,803.78 = 12,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,872.96x = 28,803.78 × 12,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,872.96x = 359,876,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,876,731.62/20,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,241.29

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