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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.52, 28,566 and 12,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.52, 28,566 and 12,326.40 is: 17,000.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.52 : 28,566 = 12,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.52/28,566 = 12,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.52x = 28,566 × 12,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.52x = 352,115,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,115,942.40/20,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,000.97

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