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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.66, 28,307.60 and 12,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.66, 28,307.60 and 12,019.80 is: 16,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.66 : 28,307.60 = 12,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.66/28,307.60 = 12,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.66x = 28,307.60 × 12,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.66x = 340,251,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,251,690.48/20,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.40

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