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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,486.48, 28,262.76 and 12,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,486.48, 28,262.76 and 12,526.16 is: 17,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,486.48 : 28,262.76 = 12,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,486.48/28,262.76 = 12,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,486.48x = 28,262.76 × 12,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,486.48x = 354,023,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,023,853.80/20,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.85

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