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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,346.96, 28,082.12 and 12,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,346.96, 28,082.12 and 12,170.02 is: 16,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,346.96 : 28,082.12 = 12,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,346.96/28,082.12 = 12,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,346.96x = 28,082.12 × 12,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,346.96x = 341,759,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,759,962.04/20,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.61

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