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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,391.72, 28,140.36 and 12,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,391.72, 28,140.36 and 12,433.44 is: 17,158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,391.72 : 28,140.36 = 12,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,391.72/28,140.36 = 12,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,391.72x = 28,140.36 × 12,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,391.72x = 349,881,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,881,477.64/20,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,158.02

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