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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,544.16, 28,341.94 and 12,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,544.16, 28,341.94 and 12,041.97 is: 16,612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,544.16 : 28,341.94 = 12,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,544.16/28,341.94 = 12,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,544.16x = 28,341.94 × 12,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,544.16x = 341,292,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,292,889.98/20,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.65

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