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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,444.63, 28,214.19 and 12,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,444.63, 28,214.19 and 12,061.13 is: 16,644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,444.63 : 28,214.19 = 12,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,444.63/28,214.19 = 12,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,444.63x = 28,214.19 × 12,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,444.63x = 340,294,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,294,872.36/20,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.71

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