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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,525.22, 28,327.67 and 12,462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,525.22, 28,327.67 and 12,462.89 is: 17,200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,525.22 : 28,327.67 = 12,462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,525.22/28,327.67 = 12,462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,525.22x = 28,327.67 × 12,462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,525.22x = 353,044,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,044,431.21/20,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.52

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