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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,419.59, 28,182.06 and 12,466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,419.59, 28,182.06 and 12,466.43 is: 17,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,419.59 : 28,182.06 = 12,466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,419.59/28,182.06 = 12,466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,419.59x = 28,182.06 × 12,466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,419.59x = 351,329,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,329,537.34/20,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.51

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