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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,636.37, 28,476.41 and 12,021.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,636.37, 28,476.41 and 12,021.21 is: 16,588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,636.37 : 28,476.41 = 12,021.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,636.37/28,476.41 = 12,021.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,636.37x = 28,476.41 × 12,021.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,636.37x = 342,320,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,320,844.55/20,636.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,588.23

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