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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.36, 28,310.76 and 12,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.36, 28,310.76 and 12,560.40 is: 17,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.36 : 28,310.76 = 12,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.36/28,310.76 = 12,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.36x = 28,310.76 × 12,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.36x = 355,594,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,594,469.90/20,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.46

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