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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,475.48, 28,247.58 and 12,515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,475.48, 28,247.58 and 12,515.16 is: 17,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,475.48 : 28,247.58 = 12,515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,475.48/28,247.58 = 12,515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,475.48x = 28,247.58 × 12,515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,475.48x = 353,522,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,522,983.31/20,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.68

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