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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,878.68, 28,813.50 and 12,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,878.68, 28,813.50 and 12,495 is: 17,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,878.68 : 28,813.50 = 12,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,878.68/28,813.50 = 12,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,878.68x = 28,813.50 × 12,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,878.68x = 360,024,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,024,682.50/20,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,243.65

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