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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,319.67, 28,044.12 and 12,360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,319.67, 28,044.12 and 12,360.35 is: 17,059.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,319.67 : 28,044.12 = 12,360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,319.67/28,044.12 = 12,360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,319.67x = 28,044.12 × 12,360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,319.67x = 346,635,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,635,138.64/20,319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.09

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