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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.60, 28,524.02 and 12,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.60, 28,524.02 and 12,281.48 is: 16,950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.60 : 28,524.02 = 12,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.60/28,524.02 = 12,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.60x = 28,524.02 × 12,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.60x = 350,317,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,317,181.15/20,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.89

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