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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,326.85, 28,051.92 and 12,567.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,326.85, 28,051.92 and 12,567.35 is: 17,343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,326.85 : 28,051.92 = 12,567.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,326.85/28,051.92 = 12,567.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,326.85x = 28,051.92 × 12,567.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,326.85x = 352,538,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,538,366.94/20,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,343.48

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