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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,948.52, 28,907.25 and 12,333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,948.52, 28,907.25 and 12,333.34 is: 17,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,948.52 : 28,907.25 = 12,333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,948.52/28,907.25 = 12,333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,948.52x = 28,907.25 × 12,333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,948.52x = 356,522,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,522,881.05/20,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,019.00

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