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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.08, 28,367.10 and 12,056.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.08, 28,367.10 and 12,056.99 is: 16,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.08 : 28,367.10 = 12,056.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.08/28,367.10 = 12,056.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.08x = 28,367.10 × 12,056.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.08x = 342,021,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,021,841.03/20,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.86

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