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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.95, 28,454.75 and 12,556.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.95, 28,454.75 and 12,556.51 is: 17,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.95 : 28,454.75 = 12,556.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.95/28,454.75 = 12,556.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.95x = 28,454.75 × 12,556.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.95x = 357,292,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,292,414.97/20,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.99

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