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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,966.64, 28,933.97 and 12,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,966.64, 28,933.97 and 12,014.31 is: 16,579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,966.64 : 28,933.97 = 12,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,966.64/28,933.97 = 12,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,966.64x = 28,933.97 × 12,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,966.64x = 347,621,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,621,685.11/20,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.75

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