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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,457.36, 28,226.88 and 12,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,457.36, 28,226.88 and 12,072.24 is: 16,657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,457.36 : 28,226.88 = 12,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,457.36/28,226.88 = 12,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,457.36x = 28,226.88 × 12,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,457.36x = 340,761,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,761,669.81/20,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.17

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