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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.73, 30,692.01 and 12,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.73, 30,692.01 and 12,864.32 is: 19,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.73 : 30,692.01 = 12,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.73/30,692.01 = 12,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.73x = 30,692.01 × 12,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.73x = 394,831,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,831,847.96/20,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.17

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