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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,960.13, 28,922.55 and 12,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,960.13, 28,922.55 and 12,007.10 is: 16,568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,960.13 : 28,922.55 = 12,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,960.13/28,922.55 = 12,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,960.13x = 28,922.55 × 12,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,960.13x = 347,275,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,275,950.11/20,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.41

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