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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,799.62, 28,701.24 and 12,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,799.62, 28,701.24 and 12,302.04 is: 16,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,799.62 : 28,701.24 = 12,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,799.62/28,701.24 = 12,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,799.62x = 28,701.24 × 12,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,799.62x = 353,083,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,083,864.03/20,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.50

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