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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,593.44, 28,414.18 and 12,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,593.44, 28,414.18 and 12,095.14 is: 16,688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,593.44 : 28,414.18 = 12,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,593.44/28,414.18 = 12,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,593.44x = 28,414.18 × 12,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,593.44x = 343,673,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,673,485.09/20,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.49

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