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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.54, 28,124.10 and 12,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.54, 28,124.10 and 12,417.12 is: 17,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.54 : 28,124.10 = 12,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.54/28,124.10 = 12,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.54x = 28,124.10 × 12,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.54x = 349,220,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,220,324.59/20,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,138.35

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