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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,531.52, 28,340.76 and 12,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,531.52, 28,340.76 and 12,148 is: 16,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,531.52 : 28,340.76 = 12,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,531.52/28,340.76 = 12,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,531.52x = 28,340.76 × 12,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,531.52x = 344,283,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,283,552.48/20,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,768.54

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