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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,413.42, 28,171.90 and 12,460.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,413.42, 28,171.90 and 12,460.03 is: 17,195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,413.42 : 28,171.90 = 12,460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,413.42/28,171.90 = 12,460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,413.42x = 28,171.90 × 12,460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,413.42x = 351,022,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,022,664.30/20,413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.68

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