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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,999.61, 28,978.95 and 12,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,999.61, 28,978.95 and 12,046.54 is: 16,623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,999.61 : 28,978.95 = 12,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,999.61/28,978.95 = 12,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,999.61x = 28,978.95 × 12,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,999.61x = 349,096,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,096,080.33/20,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.93

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