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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,659.59, 28,510.92 and 12,160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,659.59, 28,510.92 and 12,160.17 is: 16,781.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,659.59 : 28,510.92 = 12,160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,659.59/28,510.92 = 12,160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,659.59x = 28,510.92 × 12,160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,659.59x = 346,697,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,697,634.06/20,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.44

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