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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,741.97, 28,622.97 and 12,689.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,741.97, 28,622.97 and 12,689.03 is: 17,510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,741.97 : 28,622.97 = 12,689.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,741.97/28,622.97 = 12,689.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,741.97x = 28,622.97 × 12,689.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,741.97x = 363,197,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,197,581.90/20,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,510.27

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