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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,651.56, 28,503.32 and 12,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,651.56, 28,503.32 and 12,266.44 is: 16,930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,651.56 : 28,503.32 = 12,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,651.56/28,503.32 = 12,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,651.56x = 28,503.32 × 12,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,651.56x = 349,634,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,634,264.58/20,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.16

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