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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,554.52, 28,369.08 and 12,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,554.52, 28,369.08 and 12,060.44 is: 16,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,554.52 : 28,369.08 = 12,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,554.52/28,369.08 = 12,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,554.52x = 28,369.08 × 12,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,554.52x = 342,143,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,143,587.20/20,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,645.66

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