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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,633.94, 28,476.56 and 12,678.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,633.94, 28,476.56 and 12,678.93 is: 17,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,633.94 : 28,476.56 = 12,678.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,633.94/28,476.56 = 12,678.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,633.94x = 28,476.56 × 12,678.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,633.94x = 361,052,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,052,342.58/20,633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,497.98

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