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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.45, 28,371.35 and 12,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.45, 28,371.35 and 12,599.14 is: 17,387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.45 : 28,371.35 = 12,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.45/28,371.35 = 12,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.45x = 28,371.35 × 12,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.45x = 357,454,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,454,405.79/20,558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.23

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