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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,498.12, 28,279.19 and 12,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,498.12, 28,279.19 and 12,526.50 is: 17,281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,498.12 : 28,279.19 = 12,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,498.12/28,279.19 = 12,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,498.12x = 28,279.19 × 12,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,498.12x = 354,239,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,239,273.54/20,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,281.55

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