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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,657.59, 28,508.16 and 12,158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,657.59, 28,508.16 and 12,158.17 is: 16,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,657.59 : 28,508.16 = 12,158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,657.59/28,508.16 = 12,158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,657.59x = 28,508.16 × 12,158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,657.59x = 346,607,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,607,055.67/20,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.68

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