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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,418.78, 28,183.83 and 12,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,418.78, 28,183.83 and 12,352.44 is: 17,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,418.78 : 28,183.83 = 12,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,418.78/28,183.83 = 12,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,418.78x = 28,183.83 × 12,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,418.78x = 348,139,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,139,069.05/20,418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.94

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