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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,438.21, 28,204.99 and 12,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,438.21, 28,204.99 and 12,371.76 is: 17,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,438.21 : 28,204.99 = 12,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,438.21/28,204.99 = 12,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,438.21x = 28,204.99 × 12,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,438.21x = 348,945,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,945,336.15/20,438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.18

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