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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.74, 28,973.16 and 12,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.74, 28,973.16 and 12,498.66 is: 17,247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.74 : 28,973.16 = 12,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.74/28,973.16 = 12,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.74x = 28,973.16 × 12,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.74x = 362,125,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,125,675.97/20,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,247.58

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