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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,763.44, 28,650.12 and 12,272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,763.44, 28,650.12 and 12,272.72 is: 16,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,763.44 : 28,650.12 = 12,272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,763.44/28,650.12 = 12,272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,763.44x = 28,650.12 × 12,272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,763.44x = 351,614,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,614,900.73/20,763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.33

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