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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,619.54, 28,457.73 and 12,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,619.54, 28,457.73 and 12,236.58 is: 16,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,619.54 : 28,457.73 = 12,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,619.54/28,457.73 = 12,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,619.54x = 28,457.73 × 12,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,619.54x = 348,225,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,225,289.76/20,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.12

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