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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,566.23, 28,381.92 and 12,612.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,566.23, 28,381.92 and 12,612.84 is: 17,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,566.23 : 28,381.92 = 12,612.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,566.23/28,381.92 = 12,612.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,566.23x = 28,381.92 × 12,612.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,566.23x = 357,976,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,976,462.12/20,566.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,406.04

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