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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,989.99, 31,453.26 and 12,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,989.99, 31,453.26 and 12,660.76 is: 18,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,989.99 : 31,453.26 = 12,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,989.99/31,453.26 = 12,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,989.99x = 31,453.26 × 12,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,989.99x = 398,222,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,222,176.08/20,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.00

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