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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.64, 28,061.55 and 12,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.64, 28,061.55 and 12,376.01 is: 17,080.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.64 : 28,061.55 = 12,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.64/28,061.55 = 12,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.64x = 28,061.55 × 12,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.64x = 347,289,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,289,883.11/20,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,080.42

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