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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,572.84, 28,390.26 and 12,073.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,572.84, 28,390.26 and 12,073.45 is: 16,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,572.84 : 28,390.26 = 12,073.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,572.84/28,390.26 = 12,073.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,572.84x = 28,390.26 × 12,073.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,572.84x = 342,768,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,768,384.60/20,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.21

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