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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.68, 28,097.66 and 12,705.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.68, 28,097.66 and 12,705.61 is: 17,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.68 : 28,097.66 = 12,705.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.68/28,097.66 = 12,705.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.68x = 28,097.66 × 12,705.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.68x = 356,997,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,997,776.10/20,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,542.30

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