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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,909.41, 28,842.82 and 12,945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,909.41, 28,842.82 and 12,945.96 is: 17,857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,909.41 : 28,842.82 = 12,945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,909.41/28,842.82 = 12,945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,909.41x = 28,842.82 × 12,945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,909.41x = 373,397,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,397,961.64/20,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,857.89

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