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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,602, 28,435.68 and 12,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,602, 28,435.68 and 12,223.36 is: 16,871.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,602 : 28,435.68 = 12,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,602/28,435.68 = 12,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,602x = 28,435.68 × 12,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,602x = 347,579,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,579,553.48/20,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,871.16

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