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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.96, 28,970.64 and 12,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.96, 28,970.64 and 12,040 is: 16,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.96 : 28,970.64 = 12,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.96/28,970.64 = 12,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.96x = 28,970.64 × 12,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.96x = 348,806,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,806,505.60/20,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,613.82

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