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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,392.52, 28,147.46 and 12,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,392.52, 28,147.46 and 12,324.80 is: 17,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,392.52 : 28,147.46 = 12,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,392.52/28,147.46 = 12,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,392.52x = 28,147.46 × 12,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,392.52x = 346,911,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,911,823.75/20,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.72

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