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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.56, 28,462.50 and 12,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.56, 28,462.50 and 12,682.26 is: 17,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.56 : 28,462.50 = 12,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.56/28,462.50 = 12,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.56x = 28,462.50 × 12,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.56x = 360,968,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,968,825.25/20,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,492.56

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