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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,634.61, 28,476.35 and 12,137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,634.61, 28,476.35 and 12,137.35 is: 16,749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,634.61 : 28,476.35 = 12,137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,634.61/28,476.35 = 12,137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,634.61x = 28,476.35 × 12,137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,634.61x = 345,627,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,627,365.99/20,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.89

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