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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,510.25, 28,297.67 and 12,548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,510.25, 28,297.67 and 12,548.49 is: 17,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,510.25 : 28,297.67 = 12,548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,510.25/28,297.67 = 12,548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,510.25x = 28,297.67 × 12,548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,510.25x = 355,092,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,092,966.28/20,510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,312.95

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