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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,397.12, 28,145.52 and 12,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,397.12, 28,145.52 and 12,012 is: 16,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,397.12 : 28,145.52 = 12,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,397.12/28,145.52 = 12,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,397.12x = 28,145.52 × 12,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,397.12x = 338,083,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,083,986.24/20,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.08

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