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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,551.07, 28,360.90 and 12,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,551.07, 28,360.90 and 12,059.75 is: 16,642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,551.07 : 28,360.90 = 12,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,551.07/28,360.90 = 12,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,551.07x = 28,360.90 × 12,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,551.07x = 342,025,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,025,363.78/20,551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.70

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