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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,402.08, 28,160.48 and 12,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,402.08, 28,160.48 and 12,021.28 is: 16,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,402.08 : 28,160.48 = 12,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,402.08/28,160.48 = 12,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,402.08x = 28,160.48 × 12,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,402.08x = 338,525,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,525,015.01/20,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.67

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