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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,328.59, 28,053.88 and 12,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,328.59, 28,053.88 and 12,262.21 is: 16,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,328.59 : 28,053.88 = 12,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,328.59/28,053.88 = 12,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,328.59x = 28,053.88 × 12,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,328.59x = 344,002,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,002,467.08/20,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.10

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