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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,964.69, 28,930.79 and 12,017.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,964.69, 28,930.79 and 12,017.46 is: 16,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,964.69 : 28,930.79 = 12,017.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,964.69/28,930.79 = 12,017.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,964.69x = 28,930.79 × 12,017.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,964.69x = 347,674,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,674,551.51/20,964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.82

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