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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,929.56, 28,870.72 and 12,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,929.56, 28,870.72 and 12,541.20 is: 17,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,929.56 : 28,870.72 = 12,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,929.56/28,870.72 = 12,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,929.56x = 28,870.72 × 12,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,929.56x = 362,073,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,073,473.66/20,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,299.62

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