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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.72, 28,519.44 and 12,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.72, 28,519.44 and 12,169.64 is: 16,793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.72 : 28,519.44 = 12,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.72/28,519.44 = 12,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.72x = 28,519.44 × 12,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.72x = 347,071,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,071,317.80/20,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.73

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