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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.81, 28,186.89 and 12,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.81, 28,186.89 and 12,481.33 is: 17,223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.81 : 28,186.89 = 12,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.81/28,186.89 = 12,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.81x = 28,186.89 × 12,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.81x = 351,809,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,809,875.76/20,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.79

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