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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.59, 28,430.42 and 12,104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.59, 28,430.42 and 12,104.07 is: 16,703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.59 : 28,430.42 = 12,104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.59/28,430.42 = 12,104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.59x = 28,430.42 × 12,104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.59x = 344,123,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,123,733.29/20,601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.75

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