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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,423.40, 28,179.25 and 12,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,423.40, 28,179.25 and 12,462.72 is: 17,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,423.40 : 28,179.25 = 12,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,423.40/28,179.25 = 12,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,423.40x = 28,179.25 × 12,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,423.40x = 351,190,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,190,102.56/20,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.48

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