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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,571.22, 28,386.80 and 12,073.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,571.22, 28,386.80 and 12,073.69 is: 16,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,571.22 : 28,386.80 = 12,073.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,571.22/28,386.80 = 12,073.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,571.22x = 28,386.80 × 12,073.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,571.22x = 342,733,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,733,511.60/20,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.83

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