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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.58, 28,941.63 and 12,025.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.58, 28,941.63 and 12,025.32 is: 16,594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.58 : 28,941.63 = 12,025.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.58/28,941.63 = 12,025.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.58x = 28,941.63 × 12,025.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.58x = 348,032,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,032,362.07/20,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.64

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