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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,968.20, 28,934.42 and 12,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,968.20, 28,934.42 and 12,016.49 is: 16,581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,968.20 : 28,934.42 = 12,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,968.20/28,934.42 = 12,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,968.20x = 28,934.42 × 12,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,968.20x = 347,689,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,689,963.83/20,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.77

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