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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,581.72, 28,404.08 and 12,622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,581.72, 28,404.08 and 12,622.86 is: 17,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,581.72 : 28,404.08 = 12,622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,581.72/28,404.08 = 12,622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,581.72x = 28,404.08 × 12,622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,581.72x = 358,540,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,540,725.27/20,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,420.35

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