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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.22, 28,397.10 and 12,614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.22, 28,397.10 and 12,614.86 is: 17,408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.22 : 28,397.10 = 12,614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.22/28,397.10 = 12,614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.22x = 28,397.10 × 12,614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.22x = 358,225,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,225,440.91/20,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.84

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