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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,525.58, 28,315.26 and 12,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,525.58, 28,315.26 and 12,968.28 is: 17,889.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,525.58 : 28,315.26 = 12,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,525.58/28,315.26 = 12,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,525.58x = 28,315.26 × 12,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,525.58x = 367,200,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,200,219.95/20,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,889.88

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