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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,924.37, 28,879.88 and 12,854.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,924.37, 28,879.88 and 12,854.34 is: 17,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,924.37 : 28,879.88 = 12,854.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,924.37/28,879.88 = 12,854.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,924.37x = 28,879.88 × 12,854.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,924.37x = 371,231,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,231,732.41/20,924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,741.60

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