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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,344.28, 30,393.11 and 12,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,344.28, 30,393.11 and 12,889.08 is: 19,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,344.28 : 30,393.11 = 12,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,344.28/30,393.11 = 12,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,344.28x = 30,393.11 × 12,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,344.28x = 391,739,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,739,226.24/20,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,255.50

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