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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,832.96, 28,748.64 and 12,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,832.96, 28,748.64 and 12,454.08 is: 17,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832.96 : 28,748.64 = 12,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832.96/28,748.64 = 12,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832.96x = 28,748.64 × 12,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832.96x = 358,037,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,037,862.45/20,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,186.13

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