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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.94, 28,922.16 and 12,465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.94, 28,922.16 and 12,465.90 is: 17,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.94 : 28,922.16 = 12,465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.94/28,922.16 = 12,465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.94x = 28,922.16 × 12,465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.94x = 360,540,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,540,801.09/20,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,199.78

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