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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.76, 28,444.08 and 12,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.76, 28,444.08 and 12,220.96 is: 16,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.76 : 28,444.08 = 12,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.76/28,444.08 = 12,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.76x = 28,444.08 × 12,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.76x = 347,613,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,613,963.92/20,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.02

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