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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,550.74, 28,360.15 and 12,051.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,550.74, 28,360.15 and 12,051.13 is: 16,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,550.74 : 28,360.15 = 12,051.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,550.74/28,360.15 = 12,051.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,550.74x = 28,360.15 × 12,051.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,550.74x = 341,771,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,771,840.51/20,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.64

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