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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.44, 28,605.24 and 12,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.44, 28,605.24 and 12,231.12 is: 16,878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.44 : 28,605.24 = 12,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.44/28,605.24 = 12,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.44x = 28,605.24 × 12,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.44x = 349,874,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,874,123.07/20,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.13

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