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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.52, 28,970.30 and 12,926.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.52, 28,970.30 and 12,926.90 is: 17,837.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.52 : 28,970.30 = 12,926.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.52/28,970.30 = 12,926.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.52x = 28,970.30 × 12,926.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.52x = 374,496,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,496,171.07/20,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.81

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