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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,983.61, 28,958.30 and 12,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,983.61, 28,958.30 and 12,031.97 is: 16,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,983.61 : 28,958.30 = 12,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,983.61/28,958.30 = 12,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,983.61x = 28,958.30 × 12,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,983.61x = 348,425,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,425,191.90/20,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.64

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