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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,463.66, 28,237.88 and 12,513.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,463.66, 28,237.88 and 12,513.92 is: 17,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,463.66 : 28,237.88 = 12,513.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,463.66/28,237.88 = 12,513.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,463.66x = 28,237.88 × 12,513.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,463.66x = 353,366,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,366,461.38/20,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.00

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