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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,903.59, 28,860.47 and 12,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,903.59, 28,860.47 and 12,954.25 is: 17,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,903.59 : 28,860.47 = 12,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,903.59/28,860.47 = 12,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,903.59x = 28,860.47 × 12,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,903.59x = 373,865,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,865,743.50/20,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.24

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