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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,982.81, 28,955.16 and 12,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,982.81, 28,955.16 and 12,029.88 is: 16,600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,982.81 : 28,955.16 = 12,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,982.81/28,955.16 = 12,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,982.81x = 28,955.16 × 12,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,982.81x = 348,327,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,327,100.18/20,982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.59

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