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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,902.78, 28,843.93 and 12,403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,902.78, 28,843.93 and 12,403.44 is: 17,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,902.78 : 28,843.93 = 12,403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,902.78/28,843.93 = 12,403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,902.78x = 28,843.93 × 12,403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,902.78x = 357,763,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,763,924.11/20,902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,115.62

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