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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,702.81, 28,573.59 and 12,204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,702.81, 28,573.59 and 12,204.42 is: 16,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,702.81 : 28,573.59 = 12,204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,702.81/28,573.59 = 12,204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,702.81x = 28,573.59 × 12,204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,702.81x = 348,724,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,724,139.03/20,702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.29

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