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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,377.81, 28,126.38 and 12,424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,377.81, 28,126.38 and 12,424.42 is: 17,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,377.81 : 28,126.38 = 12,424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,377.81/28,126.38 = 12,424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,377.81x = 28,126.38 × 12,424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,377.81x = 349,453,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,453,958.20/20,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,148.75

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