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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,466.96, 28,235.21 and 12,507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,466.96, 28,235.21 and 12,507.69 is: 17,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,466.96 : 28,235.21 = 12,507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,466.96/28,235.21 = 12,507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,466.96x = 28,235.21 × 12,507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,466.96x = 353,157,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,157,253.76/20,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,254.99

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