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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,413.52, 28,173.74 and 12,460.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,413.52, 28,173.74 and 12,460.37 is: 17,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,413.52 : 28,173.74 = 12,460.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,413.52/28,173.74 = 12,460.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,413.52x = 28,173.74 × 12,460.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,413.52x = 351,055,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,055,224.68/20,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.19

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