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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,531.69, 28,328.87 and 12,465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,531.69, 28,328.87 and 12,465.14 is: 17,198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,531.69 : 28,328.87 = 12,465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,531.69/28,328.87 = 12,465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,531.69x = 28,328.87 × 12,465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,531.69x = 353,123,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,123,220.11/20,531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,198.94

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