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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,934.51, 28,877.92 and 12,428.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,934.51, 28,877.92 and 12,428.29 is: 17,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,934.51 : 28,877.92 = 12,428.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,934.51/28,877.92 = 12,428.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,934.51x = 28,877.92 × 12,428.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,934.51x = 358,903,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,903,164.36/20,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.09

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