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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.89, 28,971.03 and 12,495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.89, 28,971.03 and 12,495.65 is: 17,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.89 : 28,971.03 = 12,495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.89/28,971.03 = 12,495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.89x = 28,971.03 × 12,495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.89x = 362,011,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,011,753.02/20,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.85

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