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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.25, 28,299.04 and 12,549.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.25, 28,299.04 and 12,549.49 is: 17,314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.25 : 28,299.04 = 12,549.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.25/28,299.04 = 12,549.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.25x = 28,299.04 × 12,549.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.25x = 355,138,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,138,519.49/20,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,314.33

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