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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,628.54, 28,470.15 and 12,245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,628.54, 28,470.15 and 12,245.58 is: 16,900.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,628.54 : 28,470.15 = 12,245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,628.54/28,470.15 = 12,245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,628.54x = 28,470.15 × 12,245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,628.54x = 348,633,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,633,499.44/20,628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.54

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