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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,427.15, 28,192.52 and 12,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,427.15, 28,192.52 and 12,473.98 is: 17,215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,427.15 : 28,192.52 = 12,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,427.15/28,192.52 = 12,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,427.15x = 28,192.52 × 12,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,427.15x = 351,672,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,672,930.63/20,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.96

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