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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622, 28,461.60 and 12,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622, 28,461.60 and 12,236.88 is: 16,888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622 : 28,461.60 = 12,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622/28,461.60 = 12,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622x = 28,461.60 × 12,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622x = 348,281,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,281,183.81/20,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.82

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