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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,734.58, 28,614.30 and 12,669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,734.58, 28,614.30 and 12,669.54 is: 17,484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,734.58 : 28,614.30 = 12,669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,734.58/28,614.30 = 12,669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,734.58x = 28,614.30 × 12,669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,734.58x = 362,529,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,529,970.91/20,734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.32

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