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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,427.56, 28,195.86 and 12,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,427.56, 28,195.86 and 12,361.20 is: 17,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,427.56 : 28,195.86 = 12,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,427.56/28,195.86 = 12,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,427.56x = 28,195.86 × 12,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,427.56x = 348,534,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,534,664.63/20,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.98

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