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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.47, 28,924.40 and 12,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.47, 28,924.40 and 12,008.45 is: 16,570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.47 : 28,924.40 = 12,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.47/28,924.40 = 12,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.47x = 28,924.40 × 12,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.47x = 347,337,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,337,313.51/20,961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.27

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