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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,623.93, 28,459.29 and 12,126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,623.93, 28,459.29 and 12,126.33 is: 16,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,623.93 : 28,459.29 = 12,126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,623.93/28,459.29 = 12,126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,623.93x = 28,459.29 × 12,126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,623.93x = 345,106,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,106,742.11/20,623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,733.32

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