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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,989.62, 28,962.60 and 12,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,989.62, 28,962.60 and 12,037.50 is: 16,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,989.62 : 28,962.60 = 12,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,989.62/28,962.60 = 12,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,989.62x = 28,962.60 × 12,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,989.62x = 348,637,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,637,297.50/20,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.99

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