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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,412.71, 28,172.62 and 12,459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,412.71, 28,172.62 and 12,459.56 is: 17,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,412.71 : 28,172.62 = 12,459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,412.71/28,172.62 = 12,459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,412.71x = 28,172.62 × 12,459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,412.71x = 351,018,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,018,277.24/20,412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.06

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