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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,399.92, 28,148.52 and 12,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,399.92, 28,148.52 and 12,018.04 is: 16,582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,399.92 : 28,148.52 = 12,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,399.92/28,148.52 = 12,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,399.92x = 28,148.52 × 12,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,399.92x = 338,290,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,290,039.30/20,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.91

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