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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.57, 28,914.31 and 12,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.57, 28,914.31 and 12,896.60 is: 17,789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.57 : 28,914.31 = 12,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.57/28,914.31 = 12,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.57x = 28,914.31 × 12,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.57x = 372,896,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,896,290.35/20,961.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,789.52

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