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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,529.27, 28,334.66 and 12,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,529.27, 28,334.66 and 12,035.91 is: 16,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,529.27 : 28,334.66 = 12,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,529.27/28,334.66 = 12,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,529.27x = 28,334.66 × 12,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,529.27x = 341,033,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,033,357.46/20,529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.05

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