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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,398.08, 28,147.32 and 12,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,398.08, 28,147.32 and 12,442.26 is: 17,169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,398.08 : 28,147.32 = 12,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,398.08/28,147.32 = 12,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,398.08x = 28,147.32 × 12,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,398.08x = 350,216,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,216,273.74/20,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.08

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