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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,661.66, 28,513.38 and 12,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,661.66, 28,513.38 and 12,163.80 is: 16,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,661.66 : 28,513.38 = 12,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,661.66/28,513.38 = 12,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,661.66x = 28,513.38 × 12,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,661.66x = 346,831,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,831,051.64/20,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.21

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