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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,595.84, 28,412.69 and 12,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,595.84, 28,412.69 and 12,095.20 is: 16,685.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,595.84 : 28,412.69 = 12,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,595.84/28,412.69 = 12,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,595.84x = 28,412.69 × 12,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,595.84x = 343,657,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,657,168.09/20,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.76

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