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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.22, 28,945.28 and 12,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.22, 28,945.28 and 12,023.48 is: 16,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.22 : 28,945.28 = 12,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.22/28,945.28 = 12,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.22x = 28,945.28 × 12,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.22x = 348,022,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,022,995.17/20,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.52

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