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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,873.48, 28,806.58 and 12,380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,873.48, 28,806.58 and 12,380.63 is: 17,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,873.48 : 28,806.58 = 12,380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,873.48/28,806.58 = 12,380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,873.48x = 28,806.58 × 12,380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,873.48x = 356,643,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,643,608.55/20,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.97

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