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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,654.72, 28,496.92 and 12,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,654.72, 28,496.92 and 12,154.08 is: 16,768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,654.72 : 28,496.92 = 12,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,654.72/28,496.92 = 12,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,654.72x = 28,496.92 × 12,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,654.72x = 346,353,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,353,845.43/20,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,768.75

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