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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.84, 28,006.56 and 12,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.84, 28,006.56 and 12,230.02 is: 16,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.84 : 28,006.56 = 12,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.84/28,006.56 = 12,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.84x = 28,006.56 × 12,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.84x = 342,520,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,520,587.75/20,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.06

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