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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.90, 28,960.59 and 12,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.90, 28,960.59 and 12,034.62 is: 16,603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.90 : 28,960.59 = 12,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.90/28,960.59 = 12,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.90x = 28,960.59 × 12,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.90x = 348,529,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,529,695.63/20,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.06

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