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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,963.46, 28,931.49 and 12,013.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,963.46, 28,931.49 and 12,013.86 is: 16,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,963.46 : 28,931.49 = 12,013.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,963.46/28,931.49 = 12,013.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,963.46x = 28,931.49 × 12,013.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,963.46x = 347,578,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,578,870.45/20,963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.22

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