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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,503.13, 28,292.19 and 12,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,503.13, 28,292.19 and 12,004.81 is: 16,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,503.13 : 28,292.19 = 12,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,503.13/28,292.19 = 12,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,503.13x = 28,292.19 × 12,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,503.13x = 339,642,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,642,249.69/20,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.39

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