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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.14, 28,307.14 and 12,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.14, 28,307.14 and 12,020.38 is: 16,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.14 : 28,307.14 = 12,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.14/28,307.14 = 12,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.14x = 28,307.14 × 12,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.14x = 340,262,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,262,579.51/20,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,588.35

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