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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,888.61, 28,809.98 and 12,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,888.61, 28,809.98 and 12,935.25 is: 17,840.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,888.61 : 28,809.98 = 12,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,888.61/28,809.98 = 12,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,888.61x = 28,809.98 × 12,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,888.61x = 372,664,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,664,182.08/20,888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,840.55

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