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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,659.62, 28,517.04 and 12,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,659.62, 28,517.04 and 12,161.64 is: 16,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,659.62 : 28,517.04 = 12,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,659.62/28,517.04 = 12,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,659.62x = 28,517.04 × 12,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,659.62x = 346,813,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,813,974.35/20,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.05

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