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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,973.74, 28,944.45 and 12,022.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,973.74, 28,944.45 and 12,022.94 is: 16,592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,973.74 : 28,944.45 = 12,022.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,973.74/28,944.45 = 12,022.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,973.74x = 28,944.45 × 12,022.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,973.74x = 347,997,458.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,997,458.04/20,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.05

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