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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,974.44, 28,944.81 and 12,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,974.44, 28,944.81 and 12,022.14 is: 16,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,974.44 : 28,944.81 = 12,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,974.44/28,944.81 = 12,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,974.44x = 28,944.81 × 12,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,974.44x = 347,978,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,978,558.09/20,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.60

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