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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,212.70, 28,356.10 and 20,212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,212.70, 28,356.10 and 20,212.70 is: 28,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,212.70 : 28,356.10 = 20,212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,212.70/28,356.10 = 20,212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,212.70x = 28,356.10 × 20,212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,212.70x = 573,153,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,153,342.47/20,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,356.10

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