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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,688.07, 28,551.64 and 12,192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,688.07, 28,551.64 and 12,192.83 is: 16,827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,688.07 : 28,551.64 = 12,192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,688.07/28,551.64 = 12,192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,688.07x = 28,551.64 × 12,192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,688.07x = 348,125,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,125,149.98/20,688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.34

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