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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,683.74, 28,544.16 and 12,730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,683.74, 28,544.16 and 12,730.62 is: 17,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,683.74 : 28,544.16 = 12,730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,683.74/28,544.16 = 12,730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,683.74x = 28,544.16 × 12,730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,683.74x = 363,384,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,384,854.18/20,683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.62

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