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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.61, 28,977.58 and 12,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.61, 28,977.58 and 12,045.54 is: 16,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.61 : 28,977.58 = 12,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.61/28,977.58 = 12,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.61x = 28,977.58 × 12,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.61x = 349,050,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,050,393.88/20,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.55

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