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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.70, 28,927.89 and 12,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.70, 28,927.89 and 12,007.32 is: 16,570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.70 : 28,927.89 = 12,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.70/28,927.89 = 12,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.70x = 28,927.89 × 12,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.70x = 347,346,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,346,432.15/20,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.53

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