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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,739.66, 28,625.20 and 12,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,739.66, 28,625.20 and 12,238.62 is: 16,891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,739.66 : 28,625.20 = 12,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,739.66/28,625.20 = 12,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,739.66x = 28,625.20 × 12,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,739.66x = 350,332,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,332,945.22/20,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.93

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