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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,657.13, 28,506.75 and 12,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,657.13, 28,506.75 and 12,159.18 is: 16,779.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,657.13 : 28,506.75 = 12,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,657.13/28,506.75 = 12,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,657.13x = 28,506.75 × 12,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,657.13x = 346,618,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,618,704.47/20,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.62

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