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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,875.29, 28,809.08 and 12,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,875.29, 28,809.08 and 12,382.44 is: 17,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,875.29 : 28,809.08 = 12,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,875.29/28,809.08 = 12,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,875.29x = 28,809.08 × 12,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,875.29x = 356,726,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,726,642.64/20,875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,088.46

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