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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,572.98, 28,407.51 and 12,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,572.98, 28,407.51 and 12,620.34 is: 17,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,572.98 : 28,407.51 = 12,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,572.98/28,407.51 = 12,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,572.98x = 28,407.51 × 12,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,572.98x = 358,512,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,512,434.75/20,572.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,426.37

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