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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,595.84, 28,415.52 and 12,635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,595.84, 28,415.52 and 12,635.16 is: 17,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,595.84 : 28,415.52 = 12,635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,595.84/28,415.52 = 12,635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,595.84x = 28,415.52 × 12,635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,595.84x = 359,034,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,034,641.68/20,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.39

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