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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,924.38, 28,875.54 and 12,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,924.38, 28,875.54 and 12,540.88 is: 17,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,924.38 : 28,875.54 = 12,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,924.38/28,875.54 = 12,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,924.38x = 28,875.54 × 12,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,924.38x = 362,124,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,124,682.08/20,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.35

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