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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,426.31, 28,187.60 and 12,481.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,426.31, 28,187.60 and 12,481.83 is: 17,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,426.31 : 28,187.60 = 12,481.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,426.31/28,187.60 = 12,481.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,426.31x = 28,187.60 × 12,481.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,426.31x = 351,832,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,832,768.90/20,426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.49

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