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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,523.44, 28,324.98 and 12,567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,523.44, 28,324.98 and 12,567.62 is: 17,344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,523.44 : 28,324.98 = 12,567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,523.44/28,324.98 = 12,567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,523.44x = 28,324.98 × 12,567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,523.44x = 355,977,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,977,585.15/20,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.93

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