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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,662.70, 28,514.63 and 12,165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,662.70, 28,514.63 and 12,165.19 is: 16,788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,662.70 : 28,514.63 = 12,165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,662.70/28,514.63 = 12,165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,662.70x = 28,514.63 × 12,165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,662.70x = 346,885,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,885,850.86/20,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,788.03

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