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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,304.18, 28,022.94 and 12,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,304.18, 28,022.94 and 12,348.90 is: 17,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,304.18 : 28,022.94 = 12,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,304.18/28,022.94 = 12,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,304.18x = 28,022.94 × 12,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,304.18x = 346,052,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,052,483.77/20,304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.41

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