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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,675.81, 28,532.10 and 12,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,675.81, 28,532.10 and 12,063.64 is: 16,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,675.81 : 28,532.10 = 12,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,675.81/28,532.10 = 12,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,675.81x = 28,532.10 × 12,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,675.81x = 344,200,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,200,982.84/20,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.52

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