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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,754.66, 28,634.73 and 12,257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,754.66, 28,634.73 and 12,257.13 is: 16,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,754.66 : 28,634.73 = 12,257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,754.66/28,634.73 = 12,257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,754.66x = 28,634.73 × 12,257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,754.66x = 350,979,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,979,608.12/20,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.88

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