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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,292.94, 28,022.07 and 12,752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,292.94, 28,022.07 and 12,752.34 is: 17,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,292.94 : 28,022.07 = 12,752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,292.94/28,022.07 = 12,752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,292.94x = 28,022.07 × 12,752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,292.94x = 357,346,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,346,964.14/20,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.42

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