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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,467.86, 28,245.69 and 12,084.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,467.86, 28,245.69 and 12,084.90 is: 16,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,467.86 : 28,245.69 = 12,084.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,467.86/28,245.69 = 12,084.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,467.86x = 28,245.69 × 12,084.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,467.86x = 341,346,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,346,339.08/20,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,677.19

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