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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,363.60, 28,101.73 and 12,405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,363.60, 28,101.73 and 12,405.82 is: 17,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,363.60 : 28,101.73 = 12,405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,363.60/28,101.73 = 12,405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,363.60x = 28,101.73 × 12,405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,363.60x = 348,624,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,624,942.04/20,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,120.01

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