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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,962.72, 28,929.57 and 12,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,962.72, 28,929.57 and 12,010.25 is: 16,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,962.72 : 28,929.57 = 12,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,962.72/28,929.57 = 12,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,962.72x = 28,929.57 × 12,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,962.72x = 347,451,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,451,330.90/20,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,574.72

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