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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,969.01, 28,938.03 and 12,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,969.01, 28,938.03 and 12,018.24 is: 16,585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,969.01 : 28,938.03 = 12,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,969.01/28,938.03 = 12,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,969.01x = 28,938.03 × 12,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,969.01x = 347,784,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,784,189.67/20,969.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.63

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