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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,466.72, 28,229.76 and 12,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,466.72, 28,229.76 and 12,083.04 is: 16,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,466.72 : 28,229.76 = 12,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,466.72/28,229.76 = 12,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,466.72x = 28,229.76 × 12,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,466.72x = 341,101,319.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,101,319.27/20,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,666.14

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