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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,969.51, 28,938.72 and 12,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,969.51, 28,938.72 and 12,018.74 is: 16,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,969.51 : 28,938.72 = 12,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,969.51/28,938.72 = 12,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,969.51x = 28,938.72 × 12,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,969.51x = 347,806,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,806,951.61/20,969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.32

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