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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,430.56, 28,195.08 and 12,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,430.56, 28,195.08 and 12,047.24 is: 16,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,430.56 : 28,195.08 = 12,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,430.56/28,195.08 = 12,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,430.56x = 28,195.08 × 12,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,430.56x = 339,672,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,672,895.58/20,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.73

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