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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,649.46, 28,498.68 and 12,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,649.46, 28,498.68 and 12,265.96 is: 16,928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,649.46 : 28,498.68 = 12,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,649.46/28,498.68 = 12,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,649.46x = 28,498.68 × 12,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,649.46x = 349,563,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,563,668.93/20,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.47

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