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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,441.62, 28,210.44 and 12,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,441.62, 28,210.44 and 12,482.56 is: 17,226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,441.62 : 28,210.44 = 12,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,441.62/28,210.44 = 12,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,441.62x = 28,210.44 × 12,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,441.62x = 352,138,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,138,509.93/20,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.55

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