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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,359.26, 28,098.27 and 12,402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,359.26, 28,098.27 and 12,402.63 is: 17,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,359.26 : 28,098.27 = 12,402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,359.26/28,098.27 = 12,402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,359.26x = 28,098.27 × 12,402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,359.26x = 348,492,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,492,446.45/20,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,117.15

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