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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.48, 28,515.24 and 12,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.48, 28,515.24 and 12,281.04 is: 16,941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.48 : 28,515.24 = 12,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.48/28,515.24 = 12,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.48x = 28,515.24 × 12,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.48x = 350,196,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,196,803.05/20,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.88

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