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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,650.56, 28,501.92 and 12,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,650.56, 28,501.92 and 12,265.44 is: 16,928.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,650.56 : 28,501.92 = 12,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,650.56/28,501.92 = 12,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,650.56x = 28,501.92 × 12,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,650.56x = 349,588,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,588,589.64/20,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.77

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