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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,516.46, 28,298.65 and 12,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,516.46, 28,298.65 and 12,562.62 is: 17,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,516.46 : 28,298.65 = 12,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,516.46/28,298.65 = 12,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,516.46x = 28,298.65 × 12,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,516.46x = 355,505,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,505,186.46/20,516.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.80

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