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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,745.61, 28,627.96 and 12,692.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,745.61, 28,627.96 and 12,692.65 is: 17,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,745.61 : 28,627.96 = 12,692.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,745.61/28,627.96 = 12,692.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,745.61x = 28,627.96 × 12,692.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,745.61x = 363,364,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,364,676.49/20,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,515.26

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