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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,510.39, 28,306.46 and 12,557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,510.39, 28,306.46 and 12,557.90 is: 17,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,510.39 : 28,306.46 = 12,557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,510.39/28,306.46 = 12,557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,510.39x = 28,306.46 × 12,557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,510.39x = 355,469,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,469,694.03/20,510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.20

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