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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.60, 28,237.92 and 12,504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.60, 28,237.92 and 12,504.80 is: 17,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.60 : 28,237.92 = 12,504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.60/28,237.92 = 12,504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.60x = 28,237.92 × 12,504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.60x = 353,109,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,109,542.02/20,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.34

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