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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,487.24, 28,272.96 and 12,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,487.24, 28,272.96 and 12,529.32 is: 17,290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,487.24 : 28,272.96 = 12,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,487.24/28,272.96 = 12,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,487.24x = 28,272.96 × 12,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,487.24x = 354,240,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,240,963.19/20,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.81

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