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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,478.71, 28,265.99 and 12,527.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,478.71, 28,265.99 and 12,527.62 is: 17,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,478.71 : 28,265.99 = 12,527.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,478.71/28,265.99 = 12,527.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,478.71x = 28,265.99 × 12,527.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,478.71x = 354,105,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,105,448.34/20,478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.39

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