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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,632, 28,475.76 and 12,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,632, 28,475.76 and 12,248.32 is: 16,904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,632 : 28,475.76 = 12,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,632/28,475.76 = 12,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,632x = 28,475.76 × 12,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,632x = 348,780,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,780,220.72/20,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.82

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