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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,513.76, 28,313.04 and 12,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,513.76, 28,313.04 and 12,016.80 is: 16,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,513.76 : 28,313.04 = 12,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,513.76/28,313.04 = 12,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,513.76x = 28,313.04 × 12,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,513.76x = 340,232,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,232,139.07/20,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.56

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