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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,878.73, 28,813.82 and 12,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,878.73, 28,813.82 and 12,385.88 is: 17,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,878.73 : 28,813.82 = 12,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,878.73/28,813.82 = 12,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,878.73x = 28,813.82 × 12,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,878.73x = 356,884,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,884,516.86/20,878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.21

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