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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,572.12, 28,388.95 and 12,188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,572.12, 28,388.95 and 12,188.62 is: 16,819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,572.12 : 28,388.95 = 12,188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,572.12/28,388.95 = 12,188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,572.12x = 28,388.95 × 12,188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,572.12x = 346,022,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,022,123.75/20,572.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.95

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