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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,701.13, 28,570.79 and 12,322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,701.13, 28,570.79 and 12,322.49 is: 17,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,701.13 : 28,570.79 = 12,322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,701.13/28,570.79 = 12,322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,701.13x = 28,570.79 × 12,322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,701.13x = 352,063,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,063,162.02/20,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.96

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