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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,649.06, 28,499.85 and 12,263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,649.06, 28,499.85 and 12,263.94 is: 16,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,649.06 : 28,499.85 = 12,263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,649.06/28,499.85 = 12,263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,649.06x = 28,499.85 × 12,263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,649.06x = 349,520,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,520,450.41/20,649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.70

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