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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.82, 28,492.26 and 12,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.82, 28,492.26 and 12,261.32 is: 16,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.82 : 28,492.26 = 12,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.82/28,492.26 = 12,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.82x = 28,492.26 × 12,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.82x = 349,352,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,352,717.38/20,644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.05

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