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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,417.74, 28,179.03 and 12,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,417.74, 28,179.03 and 12,460.30 is: 17,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,417.74 : 28,179.03 = 12,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,417.74/28,179.03 = 12,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,417.74x = 28,179.03 × 12,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,417.74x = 351,119,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,119,167.51/20,417.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.77

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