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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,542.88, 28,348.17 and 12,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,542.88, 28,348.17 and 12,043.86 is: 16,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,542.88 : 28,348.17 = 12,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,542.88/28,348.17 = 12,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,542.88x = 28,348.17 × 12,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,542.88x = 341,421,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,421,390.74/20,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.94

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