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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,751.66, 28,635.12 and 12,797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,751.66, 28,635.12 and 12,797.46 is: 17,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,751.66 : 28,635.12 = 12,797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,751.66/28,635.12 = 12,797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,751.66x = 28,635.12 × 12,797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,751.66x = 366,456,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,456,802.80/20,751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,659.16

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