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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,920.48, 28,871.04 and 12,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,920.48, 28,871.04 and 12,535.36 is: 17,299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,920.48 : 28,871.04 = 12,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,920.48/28,871.04 = 12,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,920.48x = 28,871.04 × 12,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,920.48x = 361,908,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,908,879.97/20,920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,299.26

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