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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,317.41, 28,041.02 and 12,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,317.41, 28,041.02 and 12,358.10 is: 17,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,317.41 : 28,041.02 = 12,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,317.41/28,041.02 = 12,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,317.41x = 28,041.02 × 12,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,317.41x = 346,533,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,533,527.27/20,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.99

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