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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,467.69, 28,252.70 and 12,084.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,467.69, 28,252.70 and 12,084.19 is: 16,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,467.69 : 28,252.70 = 12,084.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,467.69/28,252.70 = 12,084.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,467.69x = 28,252.70 × 12,084.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,467.69x = 341,410,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,410,909.08/20,467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.48

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