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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,909.87, 28,861.16 and 12,947.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,909.87, 28,861.16 and 12,947.57 is: 17,871.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,909.87 : 28,861.16 = 12,947.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,909.87/28,861.16 = 12,947.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,909.87x = 28,861.16 × 12,947.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,909.87x = 373,681,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,681,896.80/20,909.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,871.07

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