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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,477.80, 28,252.32 and 12,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,477.80, 28,252.32 and 12,414.06 is: 17,127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,477.80 : 28,252.32 = 12,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,477.80/28,252.32 = 12,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,477.80x = 28,252.32 × 12,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,477.80x = 350,725,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,725,995.62/20,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,127.13

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