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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,925.78, 28,879.12 and 12,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,925.78, 28,879.12 and 12,969.56 is: 17,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,925.78 : 28,879.12 = 12,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,925.78/28,879.12 = 12,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,925.78x = 28,879.12 × 12,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,925.78x = 374,549,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,549,479.59/20,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.95

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