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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,441.61, 28,212.03 and 12,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,441.61, 28,212.03 and 12,482.16 is: 17,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,441.61 : 28,212.03 = 12,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,441.61/28,212.03 = 12,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,441.61x = 28,212.03 × 12,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,441.61x = 352,147,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,147,072.38/20,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.97

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