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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,450.11, 28,220.98 and 12,901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,450.11, 28,220.98 and 12,901.31 is: 17,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,450.11 : 28,220.98 = 12,901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,450.11/28,220.98 = 12,901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,450.11x = 28,220.98 × 12,901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,450.11x = 364,087,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,087,579.23/20,450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.70

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