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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,745.21, 28,632.12 and 12,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,745.21, 28,632.12 and 12,246.84 is: 16,902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,745.21 : 28,632.12 = 12,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,745.21/28,632.12 = 12,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,745.21x = 28,632.12 × 12,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,745.21x = 350,652,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,652,969.38/20,745.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.84

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