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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,475.36, 28,261.08 and 12,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,475.36, 28,261.08 and 12,524.34 is: 17,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,475.36 : 28,261.08 = 12,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,475.36/28,261.08 = 12,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,475.36x = 28,261.08 × 12,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,475.36x = 353,951,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,951,374.69/20,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.70

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