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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,716.56, 28,589.04 and 12,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,716.56, 28,589.04 and 12,218.88 is: 16,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,716.56 : 28,589.04 = 12,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,716.56/28,589.04 = 12,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,716.56x = 28,589.04 × 12,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,716.56x = 349,326,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,326,049.08/20,716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.16

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