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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,649.97, 28,501.39 and 12,586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,649.97, 28,501.39 and 12,586.25 is: 17,371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,649.97 : 28,501.39 = 12,586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,649.97/28,501.39 = 12,586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,649.97x = 28,501.39 × 12,586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,649.97x = 358,725,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,725,619.89/20,649.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.73

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