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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,982.41, 28,953.96 and 12,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,982.41, 28,953.96 and 12,027.86 is: 16,597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,982.41 : 28,953.96 = 12,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,982.41/28,953.96 = 12,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,982.41x = 28,953.96 × 12,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,982.41x = 348,254,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,254,177.33/20,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,597.43

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