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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,584.92, 28,407.42 and 12,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,584.92, 28,407.42 and 12,088.92 is: 16,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,584.92 : 28,407.42 = 12,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,584.92/28,407.42 = 12,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,584.92x = 28,407.42 × 12,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,584.92x = 343,415,027.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,415,027.79/20,584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.84

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