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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,498.28, 28,282.41 and 12,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,498.28, 28,282.41 and 12,537.60 is: 17,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,498.28 : 28,282.41 = 12,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,498.28/28,282.41 = 12,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,498.28x = 28,282.41 × 12,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,498.28x = 354,593,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,593,543.62/20,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.70

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