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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,516.07, 28,302.15 and 12,958.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,516.07, 28,302.15 and 12,958.77 is: 17,876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,516.07 : 28,302.15 = 12,958.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,516.07/28,302.15 = 12,958.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,516.07x = 28,302.15 × 12,958.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,516.07x = 366,761,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,761,052.36/20,516.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,876.77

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