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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.63, 28,515.66 and 12,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.63, 28,515.66 and 12,160.65 is: 16,785.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.63 : 28,515.66 = 12,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.63/28,515.66 = 12,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.63x = 28,515.66 × 12,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.63x = 346,768,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,768,960.78/20,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.67

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