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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,656.59, 28,506.78 and 12,157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,656.59, 28,506.78 and 12,157.17 is: 16,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,656.59 : 28,506.78 = 12,157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,656.59/28,506.78 = 12,157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,656.59x = 28,506.78 × 12,157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,656.59x = 346,561,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,561,770.61/20,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.30

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