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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,619.94, 28,453.76 and 12,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,619.94, 28,453.76 and 12,122.32 is: 16,727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,619.94 : 28,453.76 = 12,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,619.94/28,453.76 = 12,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,619.94x = 28,453.76 × 12,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,619.94x = 344,925,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,925,583.92/20,619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,727.77

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