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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,372.76, 28,112.88 and 12,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,372.76, 28,112.88 and 12,414 is: 17,130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,372.76 : 28,112.88 = 12,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,372.76/28,112.88 = 12,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,372.76x = 28,112.88 × 12,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,372.76x = 348,993,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,993,292.32/20,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,130.39

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