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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,481.71, 28,270.13 and 12,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,481.71, 28,270.13 and 12,530.62 is: 17,295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,481.71 : 28,270.13 = 12,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,481.71/28,270.13 = 12,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,481.71x = 28,270.13 × 12,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,481.71x = 354,242,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,242,123.05/20,481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,295.53

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