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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.61, 28,518.09 and 12,162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.61, 28,518.09 and 12,162.07 is: 16,787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.61 : 28,518.09 = 12,162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.61/28,518.09 = 12,162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.61x = 28,518.09 × 12,162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.61x = 346,839,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,839,006.85/20,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.45

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