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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.45, 28,925.03 and 12,346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.45, 28,925.03 and 12,346.26 is: 17,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.45 : 28,925.03 = 12,346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.45/28,925.03 = 12,346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.45x = 28,925.03 × 12,346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.45x = 357,115,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,115,940.89/20,961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.80

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