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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,513.52, 28,308.24 and 12,556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,513.52, 28,308.24 and 12,556.08 is: 17,327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,513.52 : 28,308.24 = 12,556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,513.52/28,308.24 = 12,556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,513.52x = 28,308.24 × 12,556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,513.52x = 355,440,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,440,526.10/20,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.13

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