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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,734.43, 28,610.62 and 12,236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,734.43, 28,610.62 and 12,236.90 is: 16,885.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,734.43 : 28,610.62 = 12,236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,734.43/28,610.62 = 12,236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,734.43x = 28,610.62 × 12,236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,734.43x = 350,105,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,105,405.64/20,734.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.22

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