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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,309.16, 28,029.84 and 12,353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,309.16, 28,029.84 and 12,353.88 is: 17,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,309.16 : 28,029.84 = 12,353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,309.16/28,029.84 = 12,353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,309.16x = 28,029.84 × 12,353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,309.16x = 346,277,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,277,279.78/20,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.30

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