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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.35, 28,013.45 and 12,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.35, 28,013.45 and 12,338.12 is: 17,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.35 : 28,013.45 = 12,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.35/28,013.45 = 12,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.35x = 28,013.45 × 12,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.35x = 345,633,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,633,105.96/20,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.84

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