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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,368.08, 28,121.04 and 12,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,368.08, 28,121.04 and 12,824.64 is: 17,706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,368.08 : 28,121.04 = 12,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,368.08/28,121.04 = 12,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,368.08x = 28,121.04 × 12,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,368.08x = 360,642,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,642,214.43/20,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,706.24

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