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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,508.48, 28,297.92 and 12,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,508.48, 28,297.92 and 12,122.88 is: 16,727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,508.48 : 28,297.92 = 12,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,508.48/28,297.92 = 12,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,508.48x = 28,297.92 × 12,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,508.48x = 343,052,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,052,288.41/20,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,727.34

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