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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,291.16, 28,019.64 and 12,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,291.16, 28,019.64 and 12,750.60 is: 17,607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,291.16 : 28,019.64 = 12,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,291.16/28,019.64 = 12,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,291.16x = 28,019.64 × 12,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,291.16x = 357,267,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,267,221.78/20,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.04

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