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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,447.13, 28,217.64 and 12,063.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,447.13, 28,217.64 and 12,063.63 is: 16,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,447.13 : 28,217.64 = 12,063.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,447.13/28,217.64 = 12,063.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,447.13x = 28,217.64 × 12,063.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,447.13x = 340,407,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,407,168.43/20,447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,648.16

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