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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,354.09, 28,102.35 and 12,709.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,354.09, 28,102.35 and 12,709.01 is: 17,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,354.09 : 28,102.35 = 12,709.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,354.09/28,102.35 = 12,709.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,354.09x = 28,102.35 × 12,709.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,354.09x = 357,152,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,152,906.66/20,354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.98

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