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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,550.62, 28,356.81 and 12,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,550.62, 28,356.81 and 12,480.08 is: 17,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,550.62 : 28,356.81 = 12,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,550.62/28,356.81 = 12,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,550.62x = 28,356.81 × 12,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,550.62x = 353,895,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,895,115.56/20,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.66

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