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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.02, 28,029.72 and 11,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.02, 28,029.72 and 11,812.96 is: 16,301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.02 : 28,029.72 = 11,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.02/28,029.72 = 11,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.02x = 28,029.72 × 11,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.02x = 331,113,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,113,961.17/20,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.38

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