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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.52, 28,577.97 and 12,216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.52, 28,577.97 and 12,216.31 is: 16,856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.52 : 28,577.97 = 12,216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.52/28,577.97 = 12,216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.52x = 28,577.97 × 12,216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.52x = 349,117,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,117,269.25/20,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.19

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