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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.62, 28,285.29 and 12,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.62, 28,285.29 and 12,112.50 is: 16,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.62 : 28,285.29 = 12,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.62/28,285.29 = 12,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.62x = 28,285.29 × 12,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.62x = 342,605,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,605,575.13/20,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.41

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