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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,934.44, 28,885.12 and 12,433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,934.44, 28,885.12 and 12,433.51 is: 17,155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,934.44 : 28,885.12 = 12,433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,934.44/28,885.12 = 12,433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,934.44x = 28,885.12 × 12,433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,934.44x = 359,143,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,143,428.37/20,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,155.63

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