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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,982.29, 28,959.44 and 12,029.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,982.29, 28,959.44 and 12,029.85 is: 16,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,982.29 : 28,959.44 = 12,029.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,982.29/28,959.44 = 12,029.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,982.29x = 28,959.44 × 12,029.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,982.29x = 348,377,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,377,659.13/20,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.42

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