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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,683.52, 28,543.56 and 12,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,683.52, 28,543.56 and 12,721.04 is: 17,555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,683.52 : 28,543.56 = 12,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,683.52/28,543.56 = 12,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,683.52x = 28,543.56 × 12,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,683.52x = 363,103,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,103,768.50/20,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.22

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