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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,713.78, 28,584.24 and 12,660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,713.78, 28,584.24 and 12,660.90 is: 17,471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,713.78 : 28,584.24 = 12,660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,713.78/28,584.24 = 12,660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,713.78x = 28,584.24 × 12,660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,713.78x = 361,902,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,902,204.22/20,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.57

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