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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,731.32, 28,610.33 and 12,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,731.32, 28,610.33 and 12,238.36 is: 16,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,731.32 : 28,610.33 = 12,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,731.32/28,610.33 = 12,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,731.32x = 28,610.33 × 12,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,731.32x = 350,143,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,143,385.54/20,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.58

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