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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,363.06, 28,101.02 and 12,405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,363.06, 28,101.02 and 12,405.32 is: 17,119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,363.06 : 28,101.02 = 12,405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,363.06/28,101.02 = 12,405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,363.06x = 28,101.02 × 12,405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,363.06x = 348,602,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,602,145.43/20,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,119.34

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