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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,453.69, 28,227.57 and 12,497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,453.69, 28,227.57 and 12,497.43 is: 17,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,453.69 : 28,227.57 = 12,497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,453.69/28,227.57 = 12,497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,453.69x = 28,227.57 × 12,497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,453.69x = 352,772,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,772,017.66/20,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,247.36

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