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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,324.07, 28,047.59 and 12,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,324.07, 28,047.59 and 12,257.68 is: 16,915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,324.07 : 28,047.59 = 12,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,324.07/28,047.59 = 12,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,324.07x = 28,047.59 × 12,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,324.07x = 343,798,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,798,382.99/20,324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,915.82

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