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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,388.16, 28,135.20 and 12,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,388.16, 28,135.20 and 12,005.44 is: 16,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388.16 : 28,135.20 = 12,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388.16/28,135.20 = 12,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388.16x = 28,135.20 × 12,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388.16x = 337,775,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,775,455.49/20,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.24

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