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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,976.04, 28,947.30 and 12,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,976.04, 28,947.30 and 12,025 is: 16,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,976.04 : 28,947.30 = 12,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,976.04/28,947.30 = 12,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,976.04x = 28,947.30 × 12,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,976.04x = 348,091,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,091,282.50/20,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.71

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