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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,971.70, 28,942.14 and 12,020.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,971.70, 28,942.14 and 12,020.69 is: 16,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,971.70 : 28,942.14 = 12,020.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,971.70/28,942.14 = 12,020.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,971.70x = 28,942.14 × 12,020.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,971.70x = 347,904,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,904,492.88/20,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,589.24

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