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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.95, 28,354.22 and 12,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.95, 28,354.22 and 12,046.89 is: 16,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.95 : 28,354.22 = 12,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.95/28,354.22 = 12,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.95x = 28,354.22 × 12,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.95x = 341,580,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,580,109.14/20,545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.18

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