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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,362.07, 28,105.23 and 12,404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,362.07, 28,105.23 and 12,404.22 is: 17,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,362.07 : 28,105.23 = 12,404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,362.07/28,105.23 = 12,404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,362.07x = 28,105.23 × 12,404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,362.07x = 348,623,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,623,456.07/20,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,121.22

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