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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,415.90, 28,177.02 and 12,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,415.90, 28,177.02 and 12,462.74 is: 17,200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,415.90 : 28,177.02 = 12,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,415.90/28,177.02 = 12,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,415.90x = 28,177.02 × 12,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,415.90x = 351,162,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,162,733.35/20,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.45

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