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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,831.84, 28,741.92 and 12,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,831.84, 28,741.92 and 12,446.72 is: 17,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,831.84 : 28,741.92 = 12,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,831.84/28,741.92 = 12,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,831.84x = 28,741.92 × 12,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,831.84x = 357,742,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,742,630.50/20,831.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,172.88

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