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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,589.42, 28,381.95 and 12,616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,589.42, 28,381.95 and 12,616.86 is: 17,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,589.42 : 28,381.95 = 12,616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,589.42/28,381.95 = 12,616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,589.42x = 28,381.95 × 12,616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,589.42x = 358,091,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,091,089.68/20,589.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.99

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