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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,667.69, 28,527.86 and 12,169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,667.69, 28,527.86 and 12,169.13 is: 16,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,667.69 : 28,527.86 = 12,169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,667.69/28,527.86 = 12,169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,667.69x = 28,527.86 × 12,169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,667.69x = 347,159,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,159,247.44/20,667.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.20

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