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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,876.99, 28,811.42 and 12,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,876.99, 28,811.42 and 12,384.14 is: 17,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,876.99 : 28,811.42 = 12,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,876.99/28,811.42 = 12,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,876.99x = 28,811.42 × 12,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,876.99x = 356,804,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,804,452.90/20,876.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,090.80

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