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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.96, 28,516.23 and 12,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.96, 28,516.23 and 12,280.46 is: 16,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.96 : 28,516.23 = 12,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.96/28,516.23 = 12,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.96x = 28,516.23 × 12,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.96x = 350,192,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,192,279.28/20,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,947.01

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