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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,452.59, 28,213.04 and 12,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,452.59, 28,213.04 and 12,274.10 is: 16,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,452.59 : 28,213.04 = 12,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,452.59/28,213.04 = 12,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,452.59x = 28,213.04 × 12,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,452.59x = 346,289,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,289,851.40/20,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,931.34

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