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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,581.50, 28,402.97 and 12,619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,581.50, 28,402.97 and 12,619.11 is: 17,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,581.50 : 28,402.97 = 12,619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,581.50/28,402.97 = 12,619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,581.50x = 28,402.97 × 12,619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,581.50x = 358,420,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,420,139.66/20,581.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.68

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