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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,586.15, 28,409.27 and 12,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,586.15, 28,409.27 and 12,625.47 is: 17,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,586.15 : 28,409.27 = 12,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,586.15/28,409.27 = 12,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,586.15x = 28,409.27 × 12,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,586.15x = 358,680,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,680,322.98/20,586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.38

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