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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,939.64, 28,889.44 and 12,978.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,939.64, 28,889.44 and 12,978.96 is: 17,906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,939.64 : 28,889.44 = 12,978.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,939.64/28,889.44 = 12,978.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,939.64x = 28,889.44 × 12,978.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,939.64x = 374,954,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,954,886.18/20,939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,906.46

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