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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,509.39, 28,293.23 and 12,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,509.39, 28,293.23 and 12,006.23 is: 16,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,509.39 : 28,293.23 = 12,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,509.39/28,293.23 = 12,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,509.39x = 28,293.23 × 12,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,509.39x = 339,695,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,695,069.09/20,509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.90

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