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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,421.78, 28,177.08 and 12,461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,421.78, 28,177.08 and 12,461.10 is: 17,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,421.78 : 28,177.08 = 12,461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,421.78/28,177.08 = 12,461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,421.78x = 28,177.08 × 12,461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,421.78x = 351,117,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,117,411.59/20,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.28

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