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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.30, 28,964.36 and 12,494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.30, 28,964.36 and 12,494.51 is: 17,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.30 : 28,964.36 = 12,494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.30/28,964.36 = 12,494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.30x = 28,964.36 × 12,494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.30x = 361,895,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,895,423.19/20,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,234.51

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