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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,385.28, 28,133.76 and 12,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,385.28, 28,133.76 and 12,004.48 is: 16,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,385.28 : 28,133.76 = 12,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,385.28/28,133.76 = 12,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,385.28x = 28,133.76 × 12,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,385.28x = 337,731,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,731,159.24/20,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.40

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