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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,973.95, 28,945.25 and 12,022.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,973.95, 28,945.25 and 12,022.95 is: 16,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,973.95 : 28,945.25 = 12,022.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,973.95/28,945.25 = 12,022.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,973.95x = 28,945.25 × 12,022.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,973.95x = 348,007,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,007,293.49/20,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.36

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