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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.56, 28,193.10 and 12,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.56, 28,193.10 and 12,359.20 is: 17,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.56 : 28,193.10 = 12,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.56/28,193.10 = 12,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.56x = 28,193.10 × 12,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.56x = 348,444,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,444,161.52/20,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.22

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