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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,920.08, 28,874.16 and 12,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,920.08, 28,874.16 and 12,541.44 is: 17,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,920.08 : 28,874.16 = 12,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,920.08/28,874.16 = 12,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,920.08x = 28,874.16 × 12,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,920.08x = 362,123,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,123,545.19/20,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,309.85

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