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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.42, 28,942.63 and 12,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.42, 28,942.63 and 12,021.62 is: 16,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.42 : 28,942.63 = 12,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.42/28,942.63 = 12,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.42x = 28,942.63 × 12,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.42x = 347,937,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,937,355.32/20,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.23

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