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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,690, 28,547.22 and 12,192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,690, 28,547.22 and 12,192.47 is: 16,822.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,690 : 28,547.22 = 12,192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,690/28,547.22 = 12,192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,690x = 28,547.22 × 12,192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,690x = 348,061,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,061,123.43/20,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.67

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