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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,307.60, 28,006.32 and 12,754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,307.60, 28,006.32 and 12,754.62 is: 17,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,307.60 : 28,006.32 = 12,754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,307.60/28,006.32 = 12,754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,307.60x = 28,006.32 × 12,754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,307.60x = 357,209,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,209,969.20/20,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.96

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