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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,305.35, 28,030.02 and 12,350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,305.35, 28,030.02 and 12,350.13 is: 17,048.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,305.35 : 28,030.02 = 12,350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,305.35/28,030.02 = 12,350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,305.35x = 28,030.02 × 12,350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,305.35x = 346,174,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,174,390.90/20,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,048.43

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