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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.66, 28,386.02 and 12,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.66, 28,386.02 and 12,073.12 is: 16,660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.66 : 28,386.02 = 12,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.66/28,386.02 = 12,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.66x = 28,386.02 × 12,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.66x = 342,707,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,707,785.00/20,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.03

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