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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,430.56, 28,193.40 and 12,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,430.56, 28,193.40 and 12,486.08 is: 17,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,430.56 : 28,193.40 = 12,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,430.56/28,193.40 = 12,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,430.56x = 28,193.40 × 12,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,430.56x = 352,025,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,025,047.87/20,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,230.32

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