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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,486.29, 28,273.47 and 12,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,486.29, 28,273.47 and 12,419.84 is: 17,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,486.29 : 28,273.47 = 12,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,486.29/28,273.47 = 12,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,486.29x = 28,273.47 × 12,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,486.29x = 351,152,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,152,054.98/20,486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,140.84

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