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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,706.88, 28,575.60 and 12,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,706.88, 28,575.60 and 12,323.68 is: 17,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,706.88 : 28,575.60 = 12,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,706.88/28,575.60 = 12,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,706.88x = 28,575.60 × 12,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,706.88x = 352,156,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,156,550.21/20,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.74

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