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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.20, 28,376.24 and 12,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.20, 28,376.24 and 12,060.68 is: 16,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.20 : 28,376.24 = 12,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.20/28,376.24 = 12,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.20x = 28,376.24 × 12,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.20x = 342,236,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,236,750.24/20,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.21

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