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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,683.62, 28,543.59 and 12,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,683.62, 28,543.59 and 12,298.50 is: 16,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,683.62 : 28,543.59 = 12,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,683.62/28,543.59 = 12,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,683.62x = 28,543.59 × 12,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,683.62x = 351,043,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,043,341.62/20,683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,972.05

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