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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,595.94, 28,412.88 and 12,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,595.94, 28,412.88 and 12,095.36 is: 16,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,595.94 : 28,412.88 = 12,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,595.94/28,412.88 = 12,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,595.94x = 28,412.88 × 12,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,595.94x = 343,663,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,663,931.36/20,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.01

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