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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,403.54, 28,161.36 and 12,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,403.54, 28,161.36 and 12,444.12 is: 17,175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,403.54 : 28,161.36 = 12,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,403.54/28,161.36 = 12,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,403.54x = 28,161.36 × 12,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,403.54x = 350,443,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,443,343.20/20,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.61

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