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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,515.46, 28,297.26 and 12,561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,515.46, 28,297.26 and 12,561.62 is: 17,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,515.46 : 28,297.26 = 12,561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,515.46/28,297.26 = 12,561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,515.46x = 28,297.26 × 12,561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,515.46x = 355,459,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,459,427.16/20,515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.42

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