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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.16, 28,483.22 and 12,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.16, 28,483.22 and 12,680.14 is: 17,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.16 : 28,483.22 = 12,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.16/28,483.22 = 12,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.16x = 28,483.22 × 12,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.16x = 361,171,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,171,217.25/20,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,488.30

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