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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,317.72, 28,039.38 and 12,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,317.72, 28,039.38 and 12,358.60 is: 17,055.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,317.72 : 28,039.38 = 12,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,317.72/28,039.38 = 12,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,317.72x = 28,039.38 × 12,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,317.72x = 346,527,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,527,481.67/20,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.43

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